Description

2-Amino-5-Methyl-Benzonitrile is a versatile aromatic nitrile derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both an amino and a cyano group on a methyl-substituted benzene ring, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex heterocyclic and pharmaceutical intermediates. This high-purity compound is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key starting material for the synthesis of various drug candidates, including kinase inhibitors and other small molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for azo dyes and other complex colorants.
• Material Science: Employed in the research and development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring novel organic reactions and heterocycle formation.
• Custom Synthesis: Provides a foundational structure for contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) to build custom, complex molecules for client-specific applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Amino-5-Methyl-Benzonitrile
CAS No.	5925-93-9
Molecular Formula	C8H8N2
Molecular Weight	132.16 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methyl-2-aminobenzonitrile; 2-Amino-5-methylbenzonitrile; 2-Cyano-4-methylaniline; 4-Methyl-2-cyanoaniline; 5-Methylanthranilonitrile; Benzonitrile, 2-amino-5-methyl-; 2-Amino-5-methyl-benzonitril; 5-Methyl-2-aminobenznitrile
EINECS	227-667-5

Quality Control

Our 2-Amino-5-Methyl-Benzonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We employ advanced analytical techniques, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity and quantify impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and specific impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

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 (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	95 - 100 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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