Description

2-Methyl-5-Nitrobenzonitrile is a versatile aromatic nitrile derivative characterized by its methyl and nitro substituents, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a reactive nitrile group and an electron-deficient aromatic ring, enabling precise molecular construction for high-value intermediates. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those containing heterocyclic structures or requiring specific aromatic substitution patterns.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the nitro and nitrile functionalities are leveraged for bioactivity.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for producing azo dyes and other colored compounds due to its electron-accepting nitro group.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in research to create novel ligands for metal catalysis or as a scaffold for functional materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in various name reactions, including nucleophilic aromatic substitution and cyano-group transformations, to create more complex molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methyl-5-Nitrobenzonitrile
CAS No.	939-83-3
Molecular Formula	C8H6N2O2
Molecular Weight	162.15 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitro-o-tolunitrile; 2-Methyl-5-nitrobenzenecarbonitrile; 5-Nitro-2-methylbenzonitrile; Benzonitrile, 2-methyl-5-nitro-; 2-Methyl-5-nitro-phenyl cyanide; o-Tolunitrile, 5-nitro-; 939-83-3 (CAS)
EINECS	213-374-9

Quality Control

Our 2-Methyl-5-Nitrobenzonitrile is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and impurity profiling, IR and GC-MS for identification, and loss on drying. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, the container should be opaque or stored in a dark place.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	118°C - 122°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0% Any single impurity ≤ 0.5%

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