Description

2-(Phenoxymethyl)Benzonitrile 97 is a high-purity organic nitrile building block of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile intermediate, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and crop protection industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those with benzyl ether and nitrile functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of advanced polymers and liquid crystals where the phenoxymethyl and nitrile groups impart specific properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful in constructing molecular probes and tags for studying biological systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Phenoxymethyl)Benzonitrile 97
CAS No.	168971-54-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₁₁NO
Molecular Weight	209.24 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Phenoxymethyl)benzonitrile; o-(Phenoxymethyl)benzonitrile; 2-(Phenyloxymethyl)benzonitrile; Benzonitrile, 2-(phenoxymethyl)-; (2-Cyanophenyl)methyl phenyl ether; 2-Phenoxymethylbenzonitrile; 2-Cyanobenzyl phenyl ether
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-(Phenoxymethyl)Benzonitrile 97 is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC and NMR, to ensure it meets the declared purity and identity specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurities, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.