Description

5-Cyano-2-Hydroxy-Benzoic Acid Methyl Ester is a versatile and high-purity chemical intermediate essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique molecular structure, featuring both cyano and ester functional groups, makes it a critical building block for creating complex molecules with specific properties. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the development of active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with specific receptor-binding or biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a building block for creating specialized dyes, optical brighteners, and colorants.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: A potential intermediate in the synthesis of electron-transport or emissive layer materials for electronic displays.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in academic and industrial research to create novel ligands for metal complexes and catalysts.
• Polymer Modification: Can be incorporated into polymer chains to introduce specific functional groups, altering material properties like adhesion or solubility.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Cyano-2-Hydroxy-Benzoic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	84437-12-7
Molecular Formula	C10H7NO3
Molecular Weight	189.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 5-Cyano-2-hydroxybenzoate; Methyl 2-Hydroxy-5-cyanobenzoate; 2-Hydroxy-5-cyanobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester; 5-Cyano-2-hydroxybenzoic Acid Methyl Ester; 5-Cyano-2-hydroxybenzoic acid, methyl ester; Methyl 5-cyano-2-hydroxybenzoate; Methyl 5-cyanosalicylate; 5-Cyano-2-hydroxy-benzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 5-cyano-2-hydroxybenzoate (CAS 84437-12-7)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Cyano-2-Hydroxy-Benzoic Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the highest standards of purity and consistency required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your project specifications.

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). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and strong acids.

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.