Description

4-(Prop-2-Ynyl)Benzonitrile is a versatile aromatic nitrile derivative featuring a terminal alkyne functional group. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a valuable high-purity building block for advanced organic synthesis and materials science. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in click chemistry (CuAAC) applications due to its terminal alkyne moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands and organometallic catalysts.
• Material Science & Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the synthesis of specialty monomers for advanced polymers, dendrimers, and functionalized surfaces.
• Chemical Biology & Bioconjugation: Utilized as a linker or probe in bioconjugation techniques and for labeling biomolecules.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a building block for organic semiconductors and conductive materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Prop-2-Ynyl)Benzonitrile
CAS No.	1260663-61-3
Molecular Formula	C10H7N
Molecular Weight	141.17 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(2-Propynyl)benzonitrile; 4-(Prop-2-yn-1-yl)benzonitrile; p-(2-Propynyl)benzonitrile; 4-(Prop-2-ynyl)benzenecarbonitrile; 1-Cyano-4-(prop-2-yn-1-yl)benzene; Benzonitrile, 4-(2-propynyl)-; 4-Propargylbenzonitrile
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Quality Control

Our production of 4-(Prop-2-Ynyl)Benzonitrile adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized by modern analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment. We support cGMP and ISO quality management principles for advanced intermediates.

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). The compound is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage. Keep away from strong oxidizers and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.