Description

2-(4-Formylphenyl)-2-Methylpropanenitrile is a versatile nitrile-based aromatic aldehyde building block. This compound is valued for its bifunctional reactivity, featuring both a formyl group and a nitrile group on a sterically hindered tertiary carbon center, enabling its use in complex molecular synthesis. It is primarily sought by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications in medicinal chemistry and advanced material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides and fungicides, leveraging its structural motif for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the synthesis of specialty polymers and resins, where its functional groups can be incorporated into polymer backbones.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a building block for organic semiconductors and light-emitting materials due to its conjugated aromatic system.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new organic reactions and constructing complex heterocyclic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(4-Formylphenyl)-2-Methylpropanenitrile
CAS No.	1146695-65-9
Molecular Formula	C11H11NO
Molecular Weight	173.21 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(2-Cyano-2-propyl)benzaldehyde; 2-Methyl-2-(4-formylphenyl)propanenitrile; p-(2-Cyanoisopropyl)benzaldehyde; 4-Formyl-α,α-dimethylbenzenepropanenitrile; 2-(4-Carboxyphenyl)-2-methylpropanenitrile (related acid); α,α-Dimethyl-4-formylbenzenepropanenitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-(4-Formylphenyl)-2-Methylpropanenitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided for every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound may be hygroscopic; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

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