Description

Benzonitrile, 4-Cyclohexyl- CAS NO 27634-88-4 is a specialized aromatic nitrile derivative featuring a cyclohexyl substituent, serving as a versatile and valuable chemical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and high-performance materials. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce specific functional groups and modify molecular properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a lipophilic aromatic core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the nitrile and cyclohexyl groups contribute to biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing advanced organic electronic materials used in displays and lighting.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create novel ligands for catalytic systems in asymmetric synthesis.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce specific chemical resistance or thermal stability into specialty polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in various name reactions, including nucleophilic substitution and cyano-group transformations, to create complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzonitrile, 4-Cyclohexyl-
CAS No.	27634-88-4
Molecular Formula	C13H15N
Molecular Weight	185.27 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Cyclohexylbenzonitrile; p-Cyclohexylbenzonitrile; (4-Cyanophenyl)cyclohexane; 4-Cyano-1,1'-biphenyl, hexahydro-; NSC 163045; 1-Cyano-4-cyclohexylbenzene; Benzonitrile, p-cyclohexyl-
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Quality Control

Our Benzonitrile, 4-Cyclohexyl- is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical processes.

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 or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC/GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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