Description

3-Nitrophthalonitrile is a key aromatic nitrile intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, serving as a versatile precursor for the construction of complex heterocyclic systems and functional materials. This compound is primarily required by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing active ingredients and high-performance polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for synthesizing phthalocyanine derivatives and other nitrogen-containing heterocycles with potential biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its nitro and nitrile functional groups.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for advanced phthalocyanine pigments and dyes, valued for their color stability and intensity.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, nonlinear optical materials, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for annulation reactions and the synthesis of complex, polyfunctional aromatic compounds.
• Polymer Chemistry: Used to incorporate nitrile functionalities into polymer backbones, modifying thermal and chemical resistance properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Nitrophthalonitrile
CAS No.	51762-67-5
Molecular Formula	C8H3N3O2
Molecular Weight	173.13 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Nitro-1,2-benzenedicarbonitrile; 3-Nitrobenzene-1,2-dicarbonitrile; 1,2-Dicyano-3-nitrobenzene; 3-Nitrophthalodinitrile; 3-Nitro-o-phthalonitrile; 3-Nitrophthalic acid dinitrile; 3-Nitro-1,2-dicyanobenzene; 3-Nitrophthalonitrile (technical grade)
EINECS	257-386-7

Quality Control

Our 3-Nitrophthalonitrile is manufactured under strict process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a comprehensive suite of analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to 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 (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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