Description

2-Methylamino-5-Nitro-Benzonitrile is a specialized aromatic nitrile derivative featuring both nitro and methylamino functional groups. This compound serves as a versatile and high-value chemical intermediate for advanced synthesis, prized for its reactivity which enables the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for developing active ingredients and novel compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules with aniline or benzimidazole cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the nitro group's transformation potential.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for azo dyes and other complex colorants due to its aromatic amine functionality post-reduction.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Investigated as a starting material for electron-transport or emissive layer components in electronic displays.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in academic and industrial research to create novel chelating ligands for metal catalysis.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent for engineering polymers with specific thermal or chemical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methylamino-5-Nitro-Benzonitrile
CAS No.	85020-87-7
Molecular Formula	C8H7N3O2
Molecular Weight	177.16 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitro-2-(methylamino)benzonitrile; 2-(Methylamino)-5-nitrobenzonitrile; Benzonitrile, 2-(methylamino)-5-nitro-; 2-Methylamino-5-nitro-benzonitrile; 85020-87-7; 5-Nitro-o-(methylamino)benzonitrile; N-Methyl-5-nitroanthranilonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 2-Methylamino-5-Nitro-Benzonitrile adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your synthetic processes. Each lot is characterized and tested using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

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	Yellow to orange 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%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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