Description

(4-Cyanobenzyl)Phosphonic Acid Diethyl Ester is a versatile organophosphorus compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, combining a reactive phosphonate ester group with a cyano-substituted aromatic ring, enabling its use in the creation of complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries who require high-purity intermediates for coupling reactions and ligand synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of biologically active molecules, including potential enzyme inhibitors and receptor modulators.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that incorporate phosphonate functionalities.
• Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of specialized phosphonate-based ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of advanced polymers, flame retardants, and surface modification agents.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a reagent in Horner-Wadsworth-Emmons (HWE) olefination and other carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of probes for studying biochemical pathways and protein interactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	(4-Cyanobenzyl)Phosphonic Acid Diethyl Ester
CAS No.	1552-41-6
Molecular Formula	C12H16NO3P
Molecular Weight	253.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Diethyl (4-Cyanobenzyl)phosphonate; Diethyl p-Cyanobenzylphosphonate; (4-Cyanophenylmethyl)phosphonic Acid Diethyl Ester; Phosphonic Acid, P-[(4-Cyanophenyl)methyl]-, Diethyl Ester; Diethyl (4-Cyanobenzyl)phosphonic Acid Ester; p-Cyanobenzylphosphonic Acid Diethyl Ester; Diethyl (p-Cyanobenzyl)phosphonate; 1552-41-6
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Quality Control

Our (4-Cyanobenzyl)Phosphonic Acid Diethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and industrial synthesis. 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 bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The container should be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤0.5%

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