Description

4-(Cyanomethyl)Phthalonitrile is a high-purity, versatile organic intermediate featuring both phthalonitrile and cyanomethyl functional groups. This compound is critical for the synthesis of advanced materials, particularly phthalocyanine derivatives, which are valued for their unique optical and electronic properties. It is an essential building block for researchers and manufacturers in the specialty chemicals, advanced pigments, and organic electronics sectors.

Application

• Phthalocyanine Synthesis: A key precursor for the production of metal-free and metallophthalocyanines, which are used as blue/green pigments, dyes, and catalysts.
• Organic Semiconductor Materials: Serves as a starting material for developing charge-transport layers, organic photoconductors, and components for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Chemical Research & Development: Used as a versatile nitrile-containing building block in organic synthesis for creating novel heterocyclic compounds and functional polymers.
• Photosensitizers & Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Agents: Employed in the research and development of next-generation photosensitizers for medical and industrial applications.
• Non-linear Optical (NLO) Materials: A potential intermediate for creating materials with specific optical properties for use in telecommunications and laser technology.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Cyanomethyl)Phthalonitrile
CAS No.	1000540-60-2
Molecular Formula	C10H5N3
Molecular Weight	167.17 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Cyanomethyl)benzene-1,2-dicarbonitrile; 1,2-Dicyano-4-(cyanomethyl)benzene; 4-(Cyanomethyl)-1,2-benzenedicarbonitrile; 4-(Cyanomethyl)phthalodinitrile; Phthalonitrile, 4-(cyanomethyl)-; 4-Cyanomethylphthalonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4-(Cyanomethyl)Phthalonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your R&D and production needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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