Description

4-(4-Nitrophenoxy)Benzonitrile is a high-purity organic intermediate featuring a nitrophenoxy group attached to a benzonitrile core. This compound matters for its role as a versatile building block in the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in advanced material and pharmaceutical research. Industries that require this chemical include pharmaceutical R&D for active ingredient synthesis, agrochemical manufacturing for novel crop protection agents, and material science for the development of specialty polymers and liquid crystals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a nitrophenoxy-benzonitrile scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in research and development for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with specific activity profiles.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a building block in the production of advanced liquid crystal compounds for display technologies.
• Polymer & Material Science: Incorporated into the synthesis of specialty polymers, dyes, and high-performance materials requiring its specific aromatic and polar functional groups.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial research in organic chemistry, enabling the construction of complex heterocyclic and aromatic systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(4-Nitrophenoxy)Benzonitrile
CAS No.	17076-68-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₈N₂O₃
Molecular Weight	240.22 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(4-Nitrophenoxy)benzonitrile; p-(p-Nitrophenoxy)benzonitrile; Benzonitrile, 4-(4-nitrophenoxy)-; 4-Nitrophenyl 4-cyanophenyl ether; 4-Cyanophenyl 4-nitrophenyl ether; 1-Cyano-4-(4-nitrophenoxy)benzene; 4-(4-Nitro-phenoxy)-benzonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(4-Nitrophenoxy)Benzonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical quality attributes are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow 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%

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