Description

Cinnamonitrile is a versatile organic nitrile compound with the CAS registry number 1885-38-7. It serves as a valuable intermediate and building block in organic synthesis, prized for its aromatic structure and reactive cyano group. This chemical is essential for manufacturers and R&D teams in the fragrance, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industries seeking to create complex molecules.

Application

• Fragrance and Flavor Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of cinnamic acid derivatives and other aromatic compounds used in perfumery and flavoring agents.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Employed as a building block for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Production: Used in the manufacture of certain pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its nitrile functionality.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a versatile reagent for introducing the cinnamyl group or the nitrile moiety into target molecules via various reactions like hydrolysis, reduction, or nucleophilic addition.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial laboratories for method development and the creation of novel chemical entities.
• Fine Chemical Production: A starting material for synthesizing dyes, UV stabilizers, and other specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cinnamonitrile
CAS No.	1885-38-7
Molecular Formula	C9H7N
Molecular Weight	129.16 g/mol
Synonyms	trans-Cinnamonitrile; (E)-Cinnamonitrile; 3-Phenyl-2-propenenitrile; Cinnamic acid nitrile; Cinnamyl nitrile; Styryl cyanide; (E)-3-Phenylacrylonitrile; 2-Propenenitrile, 3-phenyl-, (E)-
EINECS	217-542-4

Quality Control

Our Cinnamonitrile is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by GC/HPLC and identity confirmation (IR), to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for industrial and research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	Contact for details
Refractive Index (20°C)	Contact for details

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