Description

2-Amino-5-Cyanobenzoic Acid is a high-purity, multi-functional organic intermediate with significant synthetic utility. Its unique structure, featuring both an amino and a cyano group on a benzoic acid core, makes it a versatile building block for constructing complex molecules. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with fused heterocyclic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a building block for creating specialized azo dyes and high-performance pigments.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in the preparation of chelating ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifier for producing specialty polymers with enhanced properties.
• Research & Development: A valuable scaffold in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and library synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Amino-5-Cyanobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	99767-45-0
Molecular Formula	C8H6N2O2
Molecular Weight	162.15 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Cyanoanthranilic Acid; 2-Amino-5-cyanobenzoic acid; 5-Cyano-2-aminobenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 2-amino-5-cyano-; 2-Carboxy-4-cyanoaniline; 4-Cyanoanthranilic Acid; 2-Amino-4-cyanobenzoic Acid (common misnomer); 5-Cyanoanthranilate
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Quality Control

Our 2-Amino-5-Cyanobenzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability, consistency, and reliability for your critical processes.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may affect stability and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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