Description

3-Chlorobenzyl Cyanide is a versatile aromatic nitrile compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the reactive benzylic and cyano functional groups, which allow for efficient derivatization into a wide range of high-value intermediates. This chemical is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to construct complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with benzylamine or phenylacetic acid backbones.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the chlorophenyl moiety for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the production of complex organic dyes and colorants.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce cyano functional groups into polymer chains, altering material properties like solubility and thermal stability.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new carbon-carbon bond formation reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chlorobenzyl Cyanide
CAS No.	1529-41-5
Molecular Formula	C8H6ClN
Molecular Weight	151.59 g/mol
Synonyms	(3-Chlorophenyl)acetonitrile; 3-Chlorobenzeneacetonitrile; m-Chlorobenzyl Cyanide; 2-(3-Chlorophenyl)acetonitrile; (m-Chlorophenyl)acetonitrile; 3-Chlorophenylacetonitrile; α-Chloro-m-tolunitrile; 1529-41-5 (CAS)
EINECS	216-196-7

Quality Control

Our 3-Chlorobenzyl Cyanide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, guaranteeing traceability and consistency.

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 bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Density (at 20°C)	1.18 - 1.22 g/cm³

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