Description

4-n-Dodecyloxyphthalonitrile is a specialized organic compound belonging to the phthalonitrile class, characterized by its long-chain dodecyloxy substituent. This structural feature is critical for its role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of advanced functional materials, particularly phthalocyanines. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of advanced pigments, dyes, and organic semiconductors. The compound is supplied with a high level of purity to ensure consistent performance in sensitive chemical syntheses.

Application

• Phthalocyanine Synthesis: A crucial precursor for manufacturing metal-free and metallophthalocyanines, which are used as high-performance blue and green pigments and dyes.
• Organic Electronics: Serves as a building block for organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials used in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and photovoltaic cells.
• Chemical Research: Used as a standard or intermediate in academic and industrial R&D for developing new macrocyclic compounds and functional dyes.
• Specialty Coatings: Imparts specific optical and electronic properties to advanced coating formulations for specialized industrial applications.
• Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of phthalocyanine-based catalysts used in oxidation and other organic transformations.
• Non-linear Optical Materials: Investigated for use in the development of materials with non-linear optical properties for photonic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-n-Dodecyloxyphthalonitrile
CAS No.	161082-75-3
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₂₈N₂O
Molecular Weight	312.45 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Dodecyloxy)phthalonitrile; 4-Dodecyloxy-1,2-dicyanobenzene; 1,2-Dicyano-4-dodecyloxybenzene; Phthalonitrile, 4-(dodecyloxy)-; 4-n-Dodecyloxybenzene-1,2-dicarbonitrile; 4-(n-Dodecyloxy)phthalonitrile; 4-(Dodecyloxy)benzene-1,2-dicarbonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-n-Dodecyloxyphthalonitrile is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, essential for research and synthesis applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

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 heat sources and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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