Description

3-Cyano-2-Hydroxybenzoic Acid is a versatile aromatic compound featuring both cyano and carboxylic acid functional groups, making it a valuable multifunctional building block in advanced synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a key intermediate for the production of complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. This product is essential for research chemists and process development teams in fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and material science industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules with a salicylic acid backbone or those requiring nitrile group transformations.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its bifunctional structure allows for diverse chemical modifications.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for the synthesis of specialized dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners due to its aromatic ring and reactive sites.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent Precursor: The hydroxyl and carboxyl groups make it a useful starting point for creating complexing agents and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be incorporated as a monomer or functional modifier to introduce polarity, reactivity, or specific binding sites into polymer chains.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new organic reactions, heterocyclic compound synthesis, and material science applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Cyano-2-Hydroxybenzoic Acid
CAS No.	67127-84-8
Molecular Formula	C8H5NO3
Molecular Weight	163.13 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Hydroxy-3-cyanobenzoic acid; 3-Cyano-2-hydroxybenzoic acid; 3-Cyanosalicylic acid; 2-Hydroxy-3-cyanobenzoic acid; 3-Cyano-2-hydroxy-benzoic acid; 3-Cyanosalicylic acid; Benzoic acid, 3-cyano-2-hydroxy-; Salicylic acid, 3-cyano-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Cyano-2-Hydroxybenzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for fine chemical synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment and are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent degradation and absorption of moisture.

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	≤ 1.0%
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.