Description

3-Formyl-4-Hydroxybenzonitrile is a versatile aromatic aldehyde and nitrile derivative, serving as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its bifunctional molecular structure, featuring both formyl and hydroxy groups on a benzonitrile core, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex heterocyclic systems and fine chemicals. This compound is primarily sought by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the synthesis of active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates, particularly those with benzofuran, quinoline, or other fused heterocyclic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its reactive aldehyde group for condensation reactions.
• Ligand and Chelator Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal complexation studies.
• Functional Material Development: Employed in the research and production of advanced polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials due to its planar, conjugated structure.
• Dyestuff and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a key component in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and high-performance pigments.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for method development, library synthesis, and exploring new organic transformations in academic and industrial R&D settings.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3-Formyl-4-Hydroxybenzonitrile
CAS No.	74901-29-4
Molecular Formula	C8H5NO2
Molecular Weight	147.13 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Hydroxy-3-formylbenzonitrile; 4-Cyano-2-hydroxybenzaldehyde; 2-Hydroxy-4-cyanobenzaldehyde; 3-Formyl-4-hydroxybenzonitrile; 4-Hydroxy-3-carboxybenzonitrile (precursor-related); 74901-29-4; 4-Cyano-2-hydroxy-benzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Formyl-4-Hydroxybenzonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. We employ advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the exacting standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and support your quality assurance processes.

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). Due to its light-sensitive nature and propensity for oxidation, prolonged exposure to light, air, or elevated temperatures should be avoided to maintain product integrity.

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	≤ 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.