Description

2-Cyano-N-(2,5-Dimethyl-Phenyl)-Acetamide is a specialized organic intermediate featuring a cyanoacetamide core substituted with a dimethylphenyl group. This compound matters as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Key intermediate in the synthesis of potential pharmaceutical candidates, particularly for targeted therapies.
• Building block for the development of novel agrochemicals, including herbicides and fungicides.
• Precursor in material science for the creation of specialized polymers and dyes.
• Used in organic light-emitting diode (OLED) research as an electron-transport or host material component.
• Intermediate for liquid crystal and other advanced electronic material synthesis.
• Starting material in academic and industrial research & development for heterocyclic compound formation.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Cyano-N-(2,5-Dimethyl-Phenyl)-Acetamide
CAS No.	87165-31-9
Molecular Formula	C11H12N2O
Molecular Weight	188.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Cyano-N-(2,5-dimethylphenyl)acetamide; Acetamide, 2-cyano-N-(2,5-dimethylphenyl)-; N-(2,5-Dimethylphenyl)-2-cyanoacetamide; 2-Cyanoacet-2',5'-xylidide; 2-Cyano-N-(2,5-xylyl)acetamide; (2,5-Dimethylphenyl)carbamoylacetonitrile; α-Cyano-2,5-dimethylacetanilide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Cyano-N-(2,5-Dimethyl-Phenyl)-Acetamide is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic and spectroscopic data 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, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

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.