Description

2-(Hydroxymethyl)Benzonitrile is a versatile aromatic nitrile derivative featuring a reactive hydroxymethyl group, making it a valuable bifunctional building block in organic synthesis. This compound is essential for the production of complex molecules, offering chemists a handle for both nucleophilic and electrophilic transformations. It is primarily sought after by R&D laboratories and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), advanced intermediates, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various heterocyclic compounds, benzodiazepines, and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring a benzonitrile core.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating novel chelating ligands and organocatalysts in asymmetric synthesis.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing high-performance resins and specialty polymers.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Utilized in the synthesis of advanced colorants and optical brighteners.
• Chemical Research (R&D): A versatile scaffold for medicinal chemistry and material science research programs.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Hydroxymethyl)Benzonitrile
CAS No.	89942-45-0
Molecular Formula	C8H7NO
Molecular Weight	133.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Cyanobenzyl Alcohol; (2-Cyanophenyl)methanol; o-Cyanobenzyl Alcohol; 2-Hydroxymethylbenzonitrile; Benzonitrile, 2-(hydroxymethyl)-; 2-(Hydroxymethyl)phenyl cyanide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-(Hydroxymethyl)Benzonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

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	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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