Description

Phenyl Benzonitrile is a versatile organic nitrile compound with the CAS registry number 28804-96-8. It serves as a critical synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, valued for its unique aromatic structure. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Fine Chemical Production: A building block for dyes, pigments, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Phenyl Benzonitrile
CAS No.	28804-96-8
Molecular Formula	C13H9N
Molecular Weight	179.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Phenylbenzonitrile; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-2-carbonitrile; o-Phenylbenzonitrile; 2-Cyanobiphenyl; 2-Biphenylcarbonitrile; NSC 404124; o-Biphenylcarbonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Phenyl Benzonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our industrial and research partners. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%

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