Description

3-Methyl-4-Nitrobenzonitrile is a versatile aromatic nitrile derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of its functional groups, enabling precise chemical transformations for building complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity building blocks for active ingredient synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing substituted benzonitrile or aniline moieties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the nitro and cyano groups for bioactivity.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a building block for azo dyes and other complex colorants due to its aromatic nitro functionality.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in research for creating novel ligands in coordination chemistry and catalytic systems.
• Material Science Research: Used in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and other advanced functional materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: A valuable substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Heck, and Buchwald-Hartwig aminations for C-C and C-N bond formation.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methyl-4-Nitrobenzonitrile
CAS No.	96784-54-2
Molecular Formula	C8H6N2O2
Molecular Weight	162.15 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Nitro-3-methylbenzonitrile; 3-Methyl-4-nitrobenzenecarbonitrile; 2-Methyl-4-cyanomitrobenzene; 4-Cyano-2-nitrotoluene; Benzonitrile, 3-methyl-4-nitro-; 3-Methyl-p-nitrobenzonitrile; p-Nitro-m-tolunitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Methyl-4-Nitrobenzonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards and can provide material suitable for research and commercial scale applications.

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 is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow 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.