Description

3,5-Dinitrobenzonitrile is a versatile and high-purity aromatic nitrile derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of its nitro and cyano functional groups, which enable precise chemical transformations for building complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients, dyes, and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of compounds with specific aromatic substitution patterns.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactivity to create complex heterocyclic structures.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for azo dyes and other high-performance colorants due to its electron-withdrawing nitro groups.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and polymers where its rigid, substituted benzene core is advantageous.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: A valuable substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Sonogashira) for creating biaryl and other conjugated systems.
• Nucleophilic Aromatic Substitution: The activated nitro groups make it an excellent electrophile for reactions with amines, alkoxides, and other nucleophiles.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5-Dinitrobenzonitrile
CAS No.	4110-35-4
Molecular Formula	C7H3N3O4
Molecular Weight	193.12 g/mol
Synonyms	3,5-Dinitrobenzenecarbonitrile; Benzonitrile, 3,5-dinitro-; 3,5-DNB; 3,5-Dinitrophenyl cyanide; NSC 403697; 3,5-Dinitrobenzene nitrile; 3,5-Dinitrobenzonitril; 3,5-Dinitrobenzonitril [German]
EINECS	223-893-6

Quality Control

Our 3,5-Dinitrobenzonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity, and is supplied with a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA). We adhere to relevant industry standards and can support development projects requiring specific impurity profiles or custom specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive and should be stored away from direct light exposure.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	158 - 162 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.