Description

m-Tolunitrile is a versatile aromatic nitrile derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in providing a reactive cyano group and a methyl-substituted benzene ring, enabling the construction of complex molecules for high-value applications. This compound is essential for research and manufacturing in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to synthesize active ingredients, dyes, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds containing benzylamine or benzoic acid derivatives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the nitrile group is transformed into other functional groups like amides or carboxylic acids.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for azo dyes and other complex colorants, leveraging the aromatic ring for chromophore development.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in research laboratories and pilot plants for nucleophilic substitution reactions, cyano group reduction, and ring functionalization.
• Specialty Polymer Modifier: Can be incorporated into polymer chains to modify thermal stability, solubility, or to introduce sites for further chemical grafting.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Useful for synthesizing specialized ligands used in coordination chemistry and catalytic processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	m-Tolunitrile
CAS No.	620-22-4
Molecular Formula	C8H7N
Molecular Weight	117.15 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methylbenzonitrile; m-Toluonitrile; 3-Cyanotoluene; m-Cyanotoluene; 3-Tolunitrile; Benzonitrile, 3-methyl-; 1-Cyano-3-methylbenzene; NSC 9378
EINECS	210-632-4

Quality Control

Our m-Tolunitrile is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical documentation, including a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) for each lot, verifying identity, purity, and impurity profiles. Our standard grade meets typical reagent and intermediate specifications, and we can support custom purity requirements for specific applications.

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. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be opaque or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%; Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.525 - 1.529
Density (20°C)	0.98 - 1.00 g/mL

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