Description

2-Cyano-n-p-Tolyl-Acetamide is a specialized organic compound featuring a cyanoacetamide core substituted with a p-tolyl group, serving as a versatile chemical intermediate. Its molecular structure makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing more complex molecules, particularly in the fine chemical and pharmaceutical sectors. This product is essential for research and development chemists and manufacturers in the agrochemical and pharmaceutical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with heterocyclic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as an intermediate for creating specialized dyes and organic pigments.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex molecules via cyano and amide group transformations.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or additive in the development of advanced polymeric materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Cyano-n-p-Tolyl-Acetamide
CAS No.	6876-54-6
Molecular Formula	C10H10N2O
Molecular Weight	174.20 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Cyano-N-(4-methylphenyl)acetamide; N-(4-Methylphenyl)-2-cyanoacetamide; p-Tolylcyanoacetamide; 4-Methylphenylcyanoacetamide; 2-Cyanoacet-p-toluidide; α-Cyano-p-tolylacetamide; NSC 403697; Acetamide, 2-cyano-N-(4-methylphenyl)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Cyano-n-p-Tolyl-Acetamide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed results for all critical parameters, including assay and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates for GMP or research purposes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

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

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