Description

3-Methyl-4-Nitro-6-Cyano Toluene is a specialized aromatic intermediate featuring a unique combination of methyl, nitro, and cyano functional groups on a toluene backbone. This multi-functional structure makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing complex molecules in advanced chemical research and development. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drug discovery programs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides due to its reactive nitro and cyano groups.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for producing complex azo dyes and high-performance organic pigments.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of specialty polymers and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile building block for organic synthesis and methodology development in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methyl-4-Nitro-6-Cyano Toluene
CAS No.	625112-44-9
Molecular Formula	C9H8N2O2
Molecular Weight	176.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-5-nitrobenzonitrile; 5-Nitro-2-methylbenzonitrile; 6-Cyano-3-methylnitrobenzene; Toluene, 3-methyl-4-nitro-6-cyano-; 2-Methyl-5-nitro-benzonitrile; 4-Nitro-6-cyano-3-methyltoluene; Benzonitrile, 2-methyl-5-nitro-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Methyl-4-Nitro-6-Cyano Toluene is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizers. The container must be kept tightly closed and stored in a dry atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow 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%

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