Description

3-(2-Cyanoacetyl)Benzonitrile is a versatile aromatic nitrile derivative that serves as a critical bifunctional building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a cyanoacetyl and a benzonitrile group, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex heterocyclic systems and functional materials. This compound is primarily sought by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients and high-performance polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the construction of nitrogen-containing heterocycles like pyridines, pyrimidines, and indoles, which are core structures in many active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactivity to create diverse bioactive molecules.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers, resins, and high-performance plastics with specific thermal or chemical resistance properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create novel chelating ligands and catalysts for asymmetric synthesis and coupling reactions.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of advanced organic dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners due to its conjugated system potential.
• Research & Development: A fundamental tool in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(2-Cyanoacetyl)Benzonitrile
CAS No.	21667-63-0
Molecular Formula	C10H6N2O
Molecular Weight	170.17 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(2-Cyanoacetyl)benzonitrile; 2-Cyano-1-(3-cyanophenyl)ethanone; 3-Cyanophenacyl cyanide; 1-(3-Cyanophenyl)-2-cyanoethanone; m-Cyanophenacyl cyanide; 3-Cyanobenzoylacetonitrile; (3-Cyanophenyl)(cyano)methanone; 21667-63-0
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 3-(2-Cyanoacetyl)Benzonitrile is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the high-purity standards required for research and scale-up applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

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 bases, and sources of ignition. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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.