Description

4-Cyanophenyl Cyclopropyl Ketone is a versatile and high-purity organic building block characterized by its cyano and ketone functional groups attached to a phenyl and cyclopropyl framework. This compound is essential for advanced organic synthesis, particularly in the development of complex pharmaceutical intermediates and agrochemicals. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or possessing specific receptor binding profiles.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a precursor in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the biological activity of the cyclopropyl and nitrile motifs.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used in the preparation of specialized ligands for asymmetric catalysis or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Precursor: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, such as novel polymers or small molecules for OLEDs, due to its conjugated system potential.
• Chemical Biology Probe Synthesis: Acts as a building block for creating molecular probes to study enzyme function or cellular pathways.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A critical starting material for custom synthesis houses and CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) serving the global life sciences market.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Cyanophenyl Cyclopropyl Ketone
CAS No.	170564-99-5
Molecular Formula	C11H9NO
Molecular Weight	171.20 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(4-Cyanophenyl)-2-cyclopropylethanone; 4-Cyanobenzoylcyclopropane; Cyclopropyl 4-cyanophenyl ketone; 2-Cyclopropylethanone, 1-(4-cyanophenyl)-; p-Cyanophenyl cyclopropyl ketone; 4-Cyanobenzoyl cyclopropane; 4-Cyanophenylcyclopropylmethanone; (4-Cyanophenyl)(cyclopropyl)methanone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Cyanophenyl Cyclopropyl Ketone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical quality attributes. Our production adheres to cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring reliability for your most demanding synthesis projects.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of ignition. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

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%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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