Description

2,4-Dihydroxybenzonitrile is a versatile phenolic nitrile compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both hydroxyl and nitrile groups, makes it a valuable intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This high-purity chemical is essential for research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and agrochemical producers seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with phenolic or benzofuran backbones.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the production of specialized dyes, optical brighteners, and colorants.
• Polymer Chemistry: Monomer or modifier for engineering plastics, epoxy resins, and high-performance polymers.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent: Used in coordination chemistry and metal extraction processes due to its phenolic hydroxyl groups.
• Research & Development: Versatile starting material in academic and industrial R&D for heterocyclic and medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Dihydroxybenzonitrile
CAS No.	64419-24-5
Molecular Formula	C7H5NO2
Molecular Weight	135.12 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Dihydroxybenzenecarbonitrile; 2,4-Dihydroxybenzyl nitrile; 3-Cyano-1,4-benzenediol; 4-Cyano-1,3-benzenediol; Benzonitrile, 2,4-dihydroxy-; Cyanoresorcinol; Resorcinol-4-carbonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,4-Dihydroxybenzonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and impurity profiling, to meet exacting customer requirements. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are 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 controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

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.