Description

2-Methylbenzoyl Cyanide is a versatile aromatic nitrile compound that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate. Its value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, featuring both a ketone and a nitrile group, enabling its use in constructing complex heterocyclic and pharmaceutical scaffolds. This high-purity building block is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various heterocyclic compounds, including isoquinolines, quinolones, and other nitrogen-containing bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its structure contributes to the core activity of the final product.
• Fine Chemical Building Block: Employed in custom synthesis and research for creating specialty chemicals, dyes, and functional materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new reaction pathways in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methylbenzoyl Cyanide
CAS No.	5955-73-7
Molecular Formula	C9H7NO
Molecular Weight	145.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Acetylbenzonitrile; o-Acetylbenzonitrile; 2-Methylbenzoyl nitrile; (2-Methylphenyl)(oxo)acetonitrile; α-Oxo-o-toluonitrile; 2-Methylphenylglyoxylonitrile; o-Tolylglyoxylonitrile
EINECS	227-732-7

Quality Control

Our 2-Methylbenzoyl Cyanide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled 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.