Description

5-Amino-2-Hydroxybenzonitrile is a high-purity aromatic nitrile derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its bifunctional reactivity, offering both an amino group and a phenolic hydroxyl group adjacent to a cyano functionality, enabling the construction of complex heterocyclic systems. It is primarily needed by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for molecules containing benzoxazole, quinazoline, or fused heterocyclic cores with potential biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its specific substitution pattern is valuable.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for producing azo dyes and high-performance pigments, leveraging the amino and hydroxyl groups for chromophore development.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers, such as polyimides or epoxy resins, requiring high thermal and chemical stability.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Synthesis: Utilized to create chelating ligands for metal complexes used in catalysis, imaging, or material science applications.
• Research & Development: Essential chemical for academic and industrial research exploring new organic reactions and synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Amino-2-Hydroxybenzonitrile
CAS No.	67608-58-6
Molecular Formula	C7H6N2O
Molecular Weight	134.14 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Amino-6-hydroxybenzonitrile; 2-Hydroxy-5-aminobenzonitrile; 5-Cyano-2-aminophenol; 2-Amino-5-cyanophenol; 5-Amino-2-hydroxybenzenecarbonitrile; 6-Hydroxy-3-aminobenzonitrile; Benzonitrile, 5-amino-2-hydroxy-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Amino-2-Hydroxybenzonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to beige 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.