Description

3-Methylbenzoyl Cyanide is a versatile aromatic nitrile derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, featuring both a ketone and a nitrile group, which allows for the construction of complex heterocyclic and pharmaceutical intermediates. This high-purity compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates, particularly those containing pyrazole, isoxazole, or other nitrogen-containing heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactivity to create novel active molecules.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and high-performance pigments.
• Material Science Research: Building block for novel polymers and organic electronic materials due to its conjugated system potential.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methylbenzoyl Cyanide
CAS No.	5955-74-8
Molecular Formula	C9H7NO
Molecular Weight	145.16 g/mol
Synonyms	m-Toluoyl Cyanide; 3-Methylbenzene-1-carbonyl cyanide; 3-Methylbenzoyl nitrile; (3-Methylphenyl)(oxo)acetonitrile; 3-Methyl-α-oxobenzeneacetonitrile; m-Methylbenzoyl cyanide; 3-Methylbenzaldehyde cyanohydrin ketone; α-Oxo-m-toluonitrile
EINECS	227-734-5

Quality Control

Our 3-Methylbenzoyl Cyanide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our customers in regulated industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition. The container must be kept tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.