Description

4-Hydroxybenzyl Cyanide is a versatile aromatic nitrile compound that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in organic chemistry. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a phenolic hydroxyl group and a reactive cyano moiety, makes it a valuable building block for constructing more complex molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including potential candidates for cardiovascular and central nervous system drugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its aromatic backbone for bioactivity.
• Fine Chemical Building Block: Employed in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, liquid crystals, and other specialty chemicals requiring a phenol-substituted benzonitrile structure.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and resins with enhanced thermal or chemical resistance.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating novel heterocyclic compounds.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing certain aroma chemicals and fragrance components.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Hydroxybenzyl Cyanide
CAS No.	14191-95-8
Molecular Formula	C8H7NO
Molecular Weight	133.15 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Hydroxybenzyl Cyanide; 4-Hydroxybenzylnitrile; (4-Hydroxyphenyl)acetonitrile; p-Hydroxyphenylacetonitrile; 4-Cyanomethylphenol; 2-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)acetonitrile; 4-Hydroxy-α-tolunitrile; 14191-95-8
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Quality Control

Our 4-Hydroxybenzyl Cyanide is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including HPLC/GC purity, identity confirmation (IR, NMR), and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is supplied with each shipment. Our quality protocols are designed to meet the rigorous standards of pharmaceutical and fine chemical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases. Due to its phenolic and nitrile functional groups, prolonged exposure to elevated temperatures or moisture should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	115 - 120 °C
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.