Description

4-Cyanobenzylamine is a versatile aromatic amine building block featuring both a reactive primary amine and a cyano functional group. This bifunctional nature makes it a critical intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules in advanced research and industrial manufacturing. It is primarily utilized by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the development of active ingredients, ligands, and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other small molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Chelator Production: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal complexation.
• Polymer Chemistry: A monomer for producing high-performance polyamides, polyimides, and other specialty polymers with enhanced thermal and chemical resistance.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex heterocycles and fine chemicals via reactions at the amine or nitrile group.
• Material Science: Used in the surface functionalization of materials and in the synthesis of advanced organic electronic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Cyanobenzylamine
CAS No.	10406-25-4
Molecular Formula	C8H8N2
Molecular Weight	132.16 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Aminomethyl)benzonitrile; p-Cyanobenzylamine; (4-Cyanophenyl)methanamine; 4-Cyanobenzylamine; Benzonitrile, 4-(aminomethyl)-; 1-(4-Cyanophenyl)methanamine; p-Cyanobenzyl amine; 4-Cyanobenzyl amine
EINECS	233-877-4

Quality Control

Our 4-Cyanobenzylamine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for pharmaceutical and fine chemical synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of moisture from the air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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