Description

4-Methoxy-3-Methylbenzonitrile is a versatile aromatic nitrile derivative characterized by its methoxy and methyl substituents. This compound serves as a crucial advanced pharmaceutical intermediate (API) and a valuable building block in organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for developing herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Used in the research and production of advanced electronic display materials due to its aromatic core and functional groups.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a versatile nitrile source for constructing complex heterocycles and fine chemicals via cyano-group transformations.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate for synthesizing specialized dyes and colorants.
• Polymer Modification: Used to introduce functional groups into polymer chains to alter material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methoxy-3-Methylbenzonitrile
CAS No.	53078-71-0
Molecular Formula	C9H9NO
Molecular Weight	147.17 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-4-methoxybenzonitrile; 4-Cyano-2-methylanisole; 2-Methyl-4-cyanoanisole; 4-Methoxy-m-tolunitrile; 3-Methyl-p-anisonitrile; 4-Methoxy-3-methylphenyl cyanide; Benzonitrile, 4-methoxy-3-methyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Methoxy-3-Methylbenzonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring reliability for critical R&D and production processes.

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 product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

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
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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