Description

3-Cyanoethylbenzoic Acid is a versatile aromatic carboxylic acid derivative featuring a cyanoethyl functional group, making it a valuable synthon in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers, where its bifunctional reactivity is highly prized. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists, process development scientists, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring benzoic acid or nitrile pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the cyanoethyl group contributes to biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or precursor for specialty polymers, liquid crystal materials, and advanced organic electronic compounds.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in various organic transformations, including coupling reactions, esterifications, and as a precursor for corresponding amides or aldehydes.
• Chemical Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Cyanoethylbenzoic Acid
CAS No.	799283-90-2
Molecular Formula	C10H9NO2
Molecular Weight	175.19 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(2-Cyanoethyl)benzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 3-(2-cyanoethyl)-; m-Cyanoethylbenzoic Acid; 3-(Cyanomethyl)benzoic Acid (common misnomer); 3-Carboxybenzene propionitrile; 3-(2-Cyanoethyl)benzoate (anion form); 799283-90-2 (CAS Registry Number)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Cyanoethylbenzoic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring reliability for your critical synthesis workflows.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent moisture absorption, which may affect product stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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