Description

4-(2-Aminopropan-2-Yl)Benzonitrile is a high-purity, versatile benzonitrile derivative featuring a gem-dimethyl amino functional group. This compound serves as a critical pharmaceutical intermediate and organic synthesis building block, prized for its unique structural motif that enables the construction of complex molecules. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material sectors for developing new active ingredients and functional compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides and pesticides, leveraging its nitrile and amino functionalities.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Polymer and Material Science: Acts as a monomer or functionalizing agent for engineering polymers with specific thermal or mechanical properties.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a component in the development of organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile scaffold for medicinal chemistry and process chemistry optimization in laboratory settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(2-Aminopropan-2-Yl)Benzonitrile
CAS No.	130416-46-5
Molecular Formula	C10H12N2
Molecular Weight	160.22 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(2-Aminopropan-2-yl)benzonitrile; 4-(2-Amino-2-methylpropyl)benzonitrile; 4-(1-Amino-1-methylethyl)benzonitrile; 2-(4-Cyanophenyl)propan-2-amine; α,α-Dimethyl-4-cyanobenzylamine; p-(α-Aminoisopropyl)benzonitrile; 4-Cyanobenzene-α,α-dimethylmethylamine; 130416-46-5
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(2-Aminopropan-2-Yl)Benzonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

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	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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