Description

4-Butylbenzonitrile is a versatile organic nitrile compound featuring a butyl side chain on the benzene ring. This structural motif makes it a valuable chemical intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a benzonitrile core structure.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a building block for the synthesis of nematic liquid crystals used in display technologies.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a versatile nitrile source for the preparation of carboxylic acids, amides, and heterocyclic compounds via hydrolysis or cyclization reactions.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be incorporated into specialty polymers to modify thermal stability and chemical resistance.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for method development and novel compound discovery.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Butylbenzonitrile
CAS No.	20651-73-4
Molecular Formula	C11H13N
Molecular Weight	159.23 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Butylbenzonitrile; 4-n-Butylbenzonitrile; 1-Butyl-4-cyanobenzene; (4-Cyanophenyl)butane; Benzonitrile, 4-butyl-; p-Cyanobutylbenzene; 4-Butylphenyl cyanide; Butylbenzonitrile
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Quality Control

Our 4-Butylbenzonitrile is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopy (IR, NMR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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
Purity (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.