Description

Benzonitrile, 3-(Acetyloxy)-4-Methyl- CAS NO 84102-87-4 is a specialized aromatic nitrile derivative characterized by its acetyloxy and methyl substituents. This compound serves as a versatile and valuable chemical intermediate for the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in advanced material and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to build novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds requiring a substituted benzonitrile core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where its specific substitution pattern is advantageous.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized aromatic compounds used in electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer Modification Agent: Employed to introduce nitrile and ester functional groups into polymer chains, altering material properties like solvent resistance and thermal stability.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for constructing complex heterocycles and other aromatic systems via cyano group transformations.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a precursor in the manufacture of specialized dyes and pigments, contributing to color fastness and molecular stability.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzonitrile, 3-(Acetyloxy)-4-Methyl-
CAS No.	84102-87-4
Molecular Formula	C10H9NO2
Molecular Weight	175.18 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methyl-3-acetoxybenzonitrile; 3-Acetoxy-4-methylbenzonitrile; 3-(Acetyloxy)-4-methylbenzonitrile; 4-Methyl-3-hydroxybenzonitrile acetate; 3-Cyano-4-methylphenyl acetate; 3-Acetoxy-p-tolunitrile; Acetic acid 3-cyano-4-methylphenyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Benzonitrile, 3-(Acetyloxy)-4-Methyl- is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical properties, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of ignition. This material may be light-sensitive; store away from light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
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 (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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