Description

Jr-13408, 2-(o-Tolyloxy)Benzonitrile, 97% is a high-purity organic intermediate featuring a benzonitrile core substituted with an o-tolyloxy group. This compound matters as a versatile building block for synthesizing more complex molecules in advanced chemical research and development. It is needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in scaffold diversification.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the preparation of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its aromatic ether and nitrile functionalities.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands in coordination chemistry and catalytic systems.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for constructing molecular probes and tags in biochemical and diagnostic research applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Jr-13408, 2-(o-Tolyloxy)Benzonitrile, 97%
CAS No.	908238-55-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₁₁NO
Molecular Weight	209.24 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(2-Methylphenoxy)benzonitrile; o-(o-Tolyloxy)benzonitrile; 2-(2-Methylphenoxy)benzonitrile; 2-Methylphenyl 2-cyanophenyl ether; 908238-55-1; 2-(o-Tolyloxy)benzonitrile; Jr-13408
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-(o-Tolyloxy)Benzonitrile is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed to confirm identity and assay, with comprehensive testing for related substances and residual solvents. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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