Description

2-Chloro-6-Methylbenzonitrile is a versatile halogenated aromatic nitrile compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both chloro and methyl substituents on the benzonitrile core, makes it a valuable intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a substituted benzonitrile moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the chloromethylbenzonitrile structure acts as a core scaffold.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers.
• Custom Chemical Synthesis: A fundamental building block for contract research organizations (CROs) and CDMOs developing novel compounds for client projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-6-Methylbenzonitrile
CAS No.	6575-09-3
Molecular Formula	C8H6ClN
Molecular Weight	151.59 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-6-methylbenzonitrile; 6-Chloro-2-methylbenzonitrile; 2-Methyl-6-chlorobenzonitrile; o-Chloro-o-tolunitrile; 2-Chloro-6-tolunitrile; Benzonitrile, 2-chloro-6-methyl-; (2-Chloro-6-methylphenyl) cyanide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-6-Methylbenzonitrile is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. We provide full traceability and detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) for each lot, supporting your regulatory and quality assurance requirements.

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 strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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