Description

4-Cyclopropoxy-Phenyl)-Acetonitrile CAS NO 1394991-03-7 is a specialized organic nitrile building block featuring a cyclopropoxy-phenyl moiety, which is critical for introducing specific steric and electronic properties into target molecules. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex pharmacophores and functional materials. It is primarily sought by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry research for central nervous system (CNS) and metabolic disorder targets.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new generation herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging the cyclopropoxy group for enhanced bioactivity.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the production of advanced polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: Essential reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating compound libraries for high-throughput screening.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the multi-step synthesis of complex dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals requiring specific aromatic-ether architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Cyclopropoxy-Phenyl)-Acetonitrile
CAS No.	1394991-03-7
Molecular Formula	C11H11NO
Molecular Weight	173.21 g/mol
Synonyms	(4-Cyclopropoxyphenyl)acetonitrile; 2-(4-Cyclopropoxyphenyl)acetonitrile; p-Cyclopropoxybenzyl cyanide; 4-Cyclopropoxybenzeneacetonitrile; 4-Cyclopropoxy-α-tolunitrile; (4-Cyclopropoxybenzyl) cyanide; 1394991-03-7; 4-Cyclopropoxyphenylacetonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Cyclopropoxy-Phenyl)-Acetonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product should be kept under an inert atmosphere if long-term storage is required to maintain stability.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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