Description

Methyl 2-Cyanobenzoate is a versatile organic ester and nitrile compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both an ester and a nitrile group, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This high-purity intermediate is essential for chemists and manufacturers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and material science industries seeking reliable and scalable raw materials for their processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing benzoic acid or benzamide derivatives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the cyano and ester functionalities are leveraged for building specific activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners.
• Polymer Chemistry: Monomer or modifier for producing specialty polymers with specific thermal or chemical resistance properties.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing heterocycles and other complex organic structures via cyano group transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2-Cyanobenzoate
CAS No.	6587-24-2
Molecular Formula	C9H7NO2
Molecular Weight	161.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Cyanobenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl o-cyanobenzoate; Benzoic acid, 2-cyano-, methyl ester; o-Cyanobenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2-cyanobenzoate; Methyl anthranilonitrile-2-carboxylate; 2-(Methoxycarbonyl)benzonitrile
EINECS	229-559-5

Quality Control

Our Methyl 2-Cyanobenzoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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. The container should be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to minimize moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	48 - 52 °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.