Description

Benzonitrile, 4-Formyl-2-Hydroxy- (9Ci) CAS NO 73289-83-5 is a versatile aromatic nitrile derivative characterized by its formyl and hydroxy functional groups. This compound serves as a critical multifunctional synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for research, development, and production processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with heterocyclic or complex aromatic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Chelator Precursor: The formyl and hydroxy groups make it a valuable starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal complexation.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of high-performance organic dyes and pigments.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be incorporated into polymer backbones or used to create functional monomers, imparting specific properties to advanced materials.
• Research & Development: Essential compound in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzonitrile, 4-Formyl-2-Hydroxy- (9Ci)
CAS No.	73289-83-5
Molecular Formula	C8H5NO2
Molecular Weight	147.13 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Formyl-2-hydroxybenzonitrile; 2-Hydroxy-4-formylbenzonitrile; 4-Cyano-3-hydroxybenzaldehyde; 3-Hydroxy-4-cyanobenzaldehyde; 2-Hydroxy-4-cyanobenzaldehyde; 4-Formyl-2-hydroxybenzonitrile (9CI); Salicylonitrile-4-carboxaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Benzonitrile, 4-Formyl-2-Hydroxy- (9Ci) adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. All materials undergo rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for each batch is provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and strong acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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