Description

2-Chloro-5-Methylbenzonitrile is a versatile halogenated aromatic nitrile compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a reactive site for further functionalization, enabling the creation of complex molecules for high-value applications. This intermediate is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients and novel compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing substituted benzonitrile motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the chloro and nitrile groups offer sites for further chemical modification.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions and other catalytic processes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers.
• Custom Synthesis and R&D: A valuable reagent for contract research organizations and academic laboratories exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-5-Methylbenzonitrile
CAS No.	4387-32-0
Molecular Formula	C8H6ClN
Molecular Weight	151.59 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-5-methylbenzonitrile; 5-Methyl-2-chlorobenzonitrile; 2-Chloro-5-tolunitrile; 2-Chloro-5-methylphenyl cyanide; Benzonitrile, 2-chloro-5-methyl-; 4387-32-0; 2-Chloro-5-methyl-benzonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-5-Methylbenzonitrile is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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