Description

4-(1-Methylcyclopropyl)Benzonitrile is a high-purity, advanced pharmaceutical intermediate featuring a unique benzonitrile core substituted with a methylcyclopropyl group. This compound matters as a critical building block in modern organic synthesis, enabling the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with targeted biological activity. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the nitrile and cyclopropyl groups contribute to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in catalytic processes and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials and liquid crystals due to its rigid, aromatic structure.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a building block for fluorescent tags or molecular probes in biochemical research.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A valuable starting material for custom chemical synthesis services catering to niche market demands.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(1-Methylcyclopropyl)Benzonitrile
CAS No.	1379262-63-1
Molecular Formula	C11H11N
Molecular Weight	157.21 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(1-Methylcyclopropyl)benzonitrile; p-(1-Methylcyclopropyl)benzonitrile; 1-Methyl-1-cyclopropyl-4-cyanobenzene; Benzonitrile, 4-(1-methylcyclopropyl)-; 4-Cyano-1-methyl-1-cyclopropylbenzene; (4-Cyanophenyl)(1-methylcyclopropyl)methane; [1-Methyl-1-(4-cyanophenyl)cyclopropane]
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(1-Methylcyclopropyl)Benzonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each 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 workflows.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
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.