Description

n-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-4-Cyanobenzenemethanimine is a high-purity organic intermediate featuring a conjugated imine structure with methoxy and cyano functional groups. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile building block in the synthesis of advanced materials and fine chemicals, offering precise reactivity for complex molecular construction. It is primarily sought by R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing novel compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those requiring complex aromatic imine linkages.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its specific structure imparts desired biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a building block for creating organic semiconductors, charge-transport materials, and liquid crystal compounds due to its planar, conjugated system.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Design: Acts as a chelating ligand or precursor for ligands in catalytic systems and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the production of specialized dyes and organic pigments, contributing to color fastness and specific light-absorption properties.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Incorporated into polymer chains to modify thermal stability, optical characteristics, or cross-linking behavior.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	n-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-4-Cyanobenzenemethanimine
CAS No.	20256-89-7
Molecular Formula	C15H12N2O
Molecular Weight	236.27 g/mol
Synonyms	4-[(4-Methoxyphenyl)iminomethyl]benzonitrile; N-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-4-cyanobenzylideneimine; p-Methoxybenzylidene-p-cyanobenzylamine; 4-Cyano-N-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzenemethanimine; 4-[(4-Methoxyphenyl)imino]methyl]benzonitrile; Benzonitrile, 4-[[(4-methoxyphenyl)imino]methyl]-; (E)-4-((4-Methoxyphenyl)imino)methyl)benzonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of n-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-4-Cyanobenzenemethanimine adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed against comprehensive specifications using advanced analytical techniques. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.