Description

4-Phenoxybutyronitrile is a versatile aromatic nitrile compound that serves as a crucial synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the reactive nitrile group and the phenoxy moiety, which enable its use in constructing more complex molecular architectures. This product is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for developing active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring phenoxyalkyl chain modifications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the phenoxybutyronitrile scaffold is incorporated.
• Liquid Crystal & Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a precursor for monomers and additives that impart specific optical or mechanical properties to advanced materials.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed in cyanoethylation reactions and as a starting material for the preparation of carboxylic acids, amides, and heterocyclic compounds via nitrile transformation.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new reaction pathways in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Phenoxybutyronitrile
CAS No.	2243-43-8
Molecular Formula	C10H11NO
Molecular Weight	161.20 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Phenoxybutanenitrile; Phenoxybutyronitrile; γ-Phenoxybutyronitrile; 4-Phenoxybutyric acid nitrile; Butyronitrile, 4-phenoxy-; 1-Phenoxy-3-cyanopropane; NSC 404058; (3-Cyanopropoxy)benzene
EINECS	218-813-7

Quality Control

Our 4-Phenoxybutyronitrile is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, which includes results from GC/HPLC analysis, identity confirmation (IR, NMR), and impurity profiling. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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