Description

4-Methyl-3-Nitrobenzonitrile is a versatile aromatic nitrile derivative characterized by its methyl and nitro substituents. This compound serves as a critical high-purity building block and key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a substituted benzonitrile scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its reactive nitro and cyano groups.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Suzuki couplings, nucleophilic aromatic substitutions, and reduction reactions to create more complex aromatic compounds.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the production of specialized azo dyes and organic pigments due to its aromatic structure.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the development of polymers, liquid crystals, and other advanced materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a standard or starting material in academic and industrial R&D labs for methodological studies and novel compound discovery.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methyl-3-Nitrobenzonitrile
CAS No.	939-79-7
Molecular Formula	C8H6N2O2
Molecular Weight	162.15 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Nitro-4-methylbenzonitrile; 4-Methyl-3-nitrobenzenecarbonitrile; 3-Nitro-p-tolunitrile; 4-Cyano-2-nitrotoluene; 2-Nitro-4-cyanotoluene; 1-Cyano-2-methyl-5-nitrobenzene; Benzonitrile, 4-methyl-3-nitro-; NSC 404083
EINECS	213-365-7

Quality Control

Our 4-Methyl-3-Nitrobenzonitrile is produced under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistent lot-to-lot performance. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound should be stored separately from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	118 - 122 °C
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.