Description

4-Hydroxy-3-Methoxy-2-Nitrobenzonitrile is a specialized aromatic nitrile derivative, serving as a crucial synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique substitution pattern makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting neurological or metabolic pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its nitro and cyano functional groups.
• Dye & Pigment Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating advanced colorants and functional dyes due to its aromatic nitro and hydroxy groups.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and high-performance resins.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for methodological studies in nitration, etherification, and cyanation reactions.
• Ligand Synthesis: Useful for preparing chelating ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	4-Hydroxy-3-Methoxy-2-Nitrobenzonitrile
CAS No.	677335-32-9
Molecular Formula	C9H6N2O4
Molecular Weight	206.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Nitro-4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzonitrile; 3-Methoxy-2-nitro-4-hydroxybenzonitrile; 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxy-2-nitrobenzonitrile; Vanillin nitrile nitro derivative; 2-Cyano-6-methoxy-3-nitrophenol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Hydroxy-3-Methoxy-2-Nitrobenzonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed results for all critical parameters, ensuring traceability and compliance with your research or production standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases, reducing agents, and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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