Description

4-(Methoxymethyl)Benzonitrile is a versatile aromatic nitrile derivative characterized by a methoxymethyl substituent on the benzene ring. This compound serves as a valuable pharmaceutical intermediate and organic synthesis building block, enabling the construction of more complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing benzonitrile or substituted benzyl ether motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Monomer or intermediate for creating polymers and advanced organic materials with specific electronic properties.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate for dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Serves as a standard or starting material in exploratory chemistry and process development.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Methoxymethyl)Benzonitrile
CAS No.	1515-85-1
Molecular Formula	C9H9NO
Molecular Weight	147.17 g/mol
Synonyms	p-(Methoxymethyl)benzonitrile; 4-(Methoxymethyl)phenyl cyanide; (4-Cyanophenyl)methyl methyl ether; 1-Cyano-4-(methoxymethyl)benzene; NSC 403107; Benzonitrile, 4-(methoxymethyl)-; α-Methoxy-p-tolunitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(Methoxymethyl)Benzonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for use as a synthesis intermediate. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
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.