Description

2-(2-Oxo-2-(4-Methoxyphenyl)Ethyl)Malononitrile is a versatile organic intermediate featuring a malononitrile core linked to a 4-methoxyphenyl ketone moiety. This compound matters as a key building block in the synthesis of complex heterocyclic compounds and fine chemicals, offering a reactive site for further functionalization. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of various heterocyclic scaffolds with potential biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its reactive nitrile groups.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a building block for dyes, pigments, and other specialty organic compounds.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials and nonlinear optical (NLO) chromophores.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new reaction pathways in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(2-Oxo-2-(4-Methoxyphenyl)Ethyl)Malononitrile
CAS No.	26454-79-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₀N₂O₂
Molecular Weight	214.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(4-Methoxybenzoyl)malononitrile; 2-(4-Methoxybenzoyl)propanedinitrile; 2-(2-Oxo-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethyl)propanedinitrile; 4-Methoxybenzoylmalononitrile; (4-Methoxybenzoyl)malononitrile; 2-(4-Methoxybenzoyl)-1,1-ethanedicarbonitrile; α-(4-Methoxybenzoyl)malononitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-(2-Oxo-2-(4-Methoxyphenyl)Ethyl)Malononitrile is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, 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, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases. The compound may be light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

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%

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