Description

Ethyl 4-(4-Cyano-Phenoxy)Butanoate is a high-purity organic ester building block featuring a cyano-substituted phenoxy moiety. This compound matters as a versatile and critical intermediate for synthesizing advanced pharmaceutical agents and fine chemicals, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists, process development scientists, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides and plant growth regulators, leveraging its phenoxy ether structure.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized monomers and intermediates used in electronic display technologies.
• Polymer Modification Agent: Employed to introduce functional cyano and ester groups into polymer chains, altering material properties like solubility and thermal stability.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex ether and ester linkages in target molecules.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of specialized colorants and functional dyes due to its electron-withdrawing cyano group.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 4-(4-Cyano-Phenoxy)Butanoate
CAS No.	147866-81-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₅NO₃
Molecular Weight	233.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 4-(4-Cyanophenoxy)butyrate; 4-(4-Cyanophenoxy)butyric Acid Ethyl Ester; Butanoic acid, 4-(4-cyanophenoxy)-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 4-(p-Cyanophenoxy)butanoate; Ethyl 4-(4-Cyanophenoxy)butanoate; p-Cyanophenoxybutyric Acid Ethyl Ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 4-(4-Cyano-Phenoxy)Butanoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all relevant specifications. Our quality commitment supports compliance with cGMP and ICH guidelines for pharmaceutical intermediates.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to minimize moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
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.