Description

4-(4-Pyridinyl)Benzonitrile is a versatile organic compound featuring a benzonitrile core linked to a pyridine ring, creating a valuable bifunctional building block. This molecular architecture is crucial for synthesizing advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) due to its dual reactivity. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing novel compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of receptor ligands, kinase inhibitors, and other biologically active molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand in Coordination Chemistry: Serves as a bridging or chelating ligand for constructing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalysts.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and nonlinear optical materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental building block for constructing complex heterocyclic systems in medicinal and synthetic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(4-Pyridinyl)Benzonitrile
CAS No.	144397-70-6
Molecular Formula	C12H8N2
Molecular Weight	180.21 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Cyanobiphenyl-4'-yl; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-carbonitrile, 4'-pyridinyl-; 4-(Pyridin-4-yl)benzonitrile; 4-Pyridin-4-ylbenzonitrile; p-Pyridin-4-ylbenzonitrile; 4'-Pyridyl-4-biphenylcarbonitrile; 4-(4-Pyridyl)benzonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(4-Pyridinyl)Benzonitrile is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.