Description

3,5-Dicyanobenzoic Acid is a versatile aromatic building block featuring both cyano and carboxylic acid functional groups, enabling diverse chemical transformations. This compound is valued for its role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, particularly in advanced material science and pharmaceutical research. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of agrochemicals, polymer chemistry, and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) development who require high-purity, functionalized intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with specific aromatic architectures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the benzoic acid and nitrile functionalities are key.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of high-performance polymers, resins, and specialty coatings.
• Ligand & Chelating Agent Synthesis: Employed in the creation of complexing agents and ligands for catalysis and metal ion sequestration.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in various organic reactions, including condensations and cyclizations, to construct heterocyclic compounds and complex organic frameworks.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5-Dicyanobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	58123-68-5
Molecular Formula	C9H4N2O2
Molecular Weight	172.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzoic acid, 3,5-dicyano-; 3,5-Dicyanobenzoic acid; 3,5-Bis(cyanophenyl)carboxylic acid; 5-Cyanoisophthalic acid mononitrile; Isophthalic acid, 5-cyano-, mononitrile; 3,5-Dicyanobenzenecarboxylic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,5-Dicyanobenzoic Acid is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our industrial and research clients. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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