Description

3-Cyanophenylacetonitrile is a versatile aromatic nitrile compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a cyano and an acetonitrile group on the phenyl ring, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex heterocycles and pharmaceutical intermediates. This high-purity chemical is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable, high-quality raw materials for their synthetic pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing cyanophenyl or benzyl cyanide motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the nitrile functionality is incorporated into the final product structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in catalytic processes and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the production of advanced colorants and optical brighteners.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the synthesis of specialty polymers and resins, where it can be used to introduce cyano groups into polymer backbones.
• Organic Electronic Materials: A potential building block for electron-transport materials and non-linear optical (NLO) compounds used in OLEDs and other electronic devices.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Cyanophenylacetonitrile
CAS No.	16532-78-8
Molecular Formula	C9H6N2
Molecular Weight	142.16 g/mol
Synonyms	(3-Cyanophenyl)acetonitrile; 3-Cyanobenzyl cyanide; m-Cyanobenzyl cyanide; (3-Cyanophenyl)ethanenitrile; 2-(3-Cyanophenyl)acetonitrile; 3-Cyanobenzeneacetonitrile; 1-Cyano-3-(cyanomethyl)benzene; NSC 403119
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Cyanophenylacetonitrile is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all relevant specifications. Our production facilities and processes are designed to meet the stringent requirements of cGMP and ISO standards for fine chemical manufacturing.

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. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.