Description

4'-Cyano-2,2-Dimethylpropiophenone is a high-value organic intermediate featuring a cyano-substituted aromatic ketone structure. This compound is critical for its role as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the development of active ingredients and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a cyano-biphenyl or related motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing novel organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in custom synthesis and the manufacture of specialty chemicals, dyes, and pigments.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including cross-coupling and cyano-group transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	4'-Cyano-2,2-Dimethylpropiophenone
CAS No.	150009-08-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₃NO
Molecular Weight	187.24 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2-Dimethyl-1-(4-cyanophenyl)propan-1-one; 4-Cyanophenyl tert-butyl ketone; 1-(4-Cyanophenyl)-2,2-dimethylpropan-1-one; p-Cyanophenyl tert-butyl ketone; 4'-Cyanovalerophenone derivative; α,α-Dimethyl-4-cyanophenylacetone; 4-Cyano-α,α-dimethylacetophenone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4'-Cyano-2,2-Dimethylpropiophenone is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases.

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	≤ 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.