Description

2-Cyano-4,6-Dinitro-1-Methylbenzene is a specialized aromatic nitro compound featuring both cyano and nitro functional groups, making it a valuable intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its precise molecular structure is critical for the development of high-performance materials and fine chemicals where specific reactivity and substitution patterns are required. This product is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Key synthetic intermediate in the research and development of novel agrochemicals, including herbicides and pesticides.
• Building block for the synthesis of complex pharmaceutical intermediates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Precursor in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and specialty colorants.
• Used in organic research for studying nitration and cyano-group chemistry.
• Intermediate for producing corrosion inhibitors and other performance chemicals.
• Starting material in the synthesis of ligands for catalysts and coordination complexes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Cyano-4,6-Dinitro-1-Methylbenzene
CAS No.	948-31-2
Molecular Formula	C8H5N3O4
Molecular Weight	207.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-3,5-dinitrobenzonitrile; 3,5-Dinitro-o-tolunitrile; 2-Methyl-3,5-dinitrobenzonitrile; 1-Methyl-2-cyano-4,6-dinitrobenzene; Benzonitrile, 2-methyl-3,5-dinitro-; 3,5-Dinitro-2-methylbenzonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 2-Cyano-4,6-Dinitro-1-Methylbenzene adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is 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, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong reducing agents, strong bases, and sources of ignition. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C. The container should be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown 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.