Description

3-(4-T-Butylphenyl)Benzonitrile is a high-purity organic intermediate featuring a benzonitrile core substituted with a bulky tert-butylphenyl group. This compound matters as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis, offering a unique steric and electronic profile for constructing complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and advanced materials sectors for applications such as ligand synthesis and the development of functional organic compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for non-linear optical materials and liquid crystals.
• Ligand Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the synthesis of specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Advanced Material Research: Utilized in the development of organic semiconductors, photoconductive materials, and other high-performance electronic components.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed as an intermediate in the creation of novel herbicides and plant growth regulators with specific activity profiles.
• Chemical Research: Used in academic and industrial laboratories to study structure-activity relationships and novel reaction pathways involving nitrile and aryl groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(4-T-Butylphenyl)Benzonitrile
CAS No.	192699-50-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₁₇N
Molecular Weight	235.33 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(4-tert-Butylphenyl)benzonitrile; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-3-carbonitrile, 4'-tert-butyl-; 4'-tert-Butyl-[1,1'-biphenyl]-3-carbonitrile; 3-(p-tert-Butylphenyl)benzonitrile; 3-(4-(tert-Butyl)phenyl)benzonitrile; 192699-50-6; 4'-tert-Butylbiphenyl-3-carbonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(4-T-Butylphenyl)Benzonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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.

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.