Description

3-(3,5-Dimethylphenyl)Benzonitrile is a specialized aromatic nitrile compound featuring a dimethyl-substituted phenyl ring, which imparts unique steric and electronic properties. This structural motif makes it a valuable high-purity intermediate for advanced organic synthesis, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and functional materials. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or requiring specific steric hindrance.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the dimethylphenyl group enhances biological activity and stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands in transition metal catalysis and organocatalysis for asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and polymers where its rigid, substituted structure can influence electronic properties and self-assembly.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for exploring novel carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond-forming reactions in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(3,5-Dimethylphenyl)Benzonitrile
CAS No.	713079-19-7
Molecular Formula	C15H13N
Molecular Weight	207.27 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(3,5-Dimethylphenyl)benzonitrile; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-3-carbonitrile, 3',5'-dimethyl-; 3',5'-Dimethyl-[1,1'-biphenyl]-3-carbonitrile; 3-(3,5-Dimethylphenyl)phenyl cyanide; m-(3,5-Dimethylphenyl)benzonitrile; 3-Cyano-3',5'-dimethylbiphenyl
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(3,5-Dimethylphenyl)Benzonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and spectroscopic identification (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and scale-up. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided for every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.