Description

2-Biphenylacetonitrile is a versatile organic nitrile compound characterized by a biphenyl backbone. This chemical serves as a critical high-purity intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and anti-inflammatory targets.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate for manufacturing dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for method development and exploratory chemistry in research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Biphenylacetonitrile
CAS No.	19853-10-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₁₁N
Molecular Weight	193.24 g/mol
Synonyms	(2-Biphenylyl)acetonitrile; 2-(Phenylphenyl)acetonitrile; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-2-acetonitrile; 2-Phenylbenzyl cyanide; α-(2-Biphenylyl)acetonitrile; Biphenyl-2-acetonitrile; 2-Cyanomethylbiphenyl
EINECS	243-363-8

Quality Control

Our 2-Biphenylacetonitrile is manufactured under a cGMP-compliant quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and traceability. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and can be tailored to meet specific customer or regulatory requirements.

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.

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%
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.