Description

8-Methylnaphthalene-2-Carbonitrile is a specialized aromatic nitrile derivative that serves as a high-value intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure makes it a critical precursor for the development of complex heterocyclic compounds and functional materials. This compound is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries, where it is used to build sophisticated molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with naphthalene-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its nitrile functionality for further chemical transformations.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a precursor for electron-transport materials and emissive layer components in electronic display technologies.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in organometallic chemistry to create novel ligands for catalytic systems and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate for producing specialized naphthalene-based dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including cyanation and cross-coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	8-Methylnaphthalene-2-Carbonitrile
CAS No.	67757-65-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₉N
Molecular Weight	167.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Cyano-8-methylnaphthalene; 8-Methyl-2-naphthonitrile; 2-Methyl-8-cyanonaphthalene; 8-Methylnaphthalene-2-carbonitrile; 1-Methyl-7-cyanonaphthalene; 8-Methyl-2-naphthalenecarbonitrile; 2-Naphthonitrile, 8-methyl-; 67757-65-7
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 8-Methylnaphthalene-2-Carbonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards and can provide material tailored to specific research or cGMP requirements upon request.

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 acids, and strong bases. The compound is light-sensitive (store away from light).

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
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%, Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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