Description

2-tert-Butoxy-Benzonitrile is a specialized aromatic nitrile derivative featuring a tert-butoxy substituent, serving as a versatile and valuable chemical intermediate. This compound is critical for facilitating complex organic synthesis, particularly in the development of advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking high-purity building blocks for their R&D and production processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a benzonitrile core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where its structural motif contributes to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and organometallic chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and polymers due to its aromatic and ether functionalities.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as an intermediate for synthesizing dyes, pigments, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-tert-Butoxy-Benzonitrile
CAS No.	218797-78-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₁₃NO
Molecular Weight	175.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(tert-Butoxy)benzonitrile; Benzonitrile, 2-(1,1-dimethylethoxy)-; o-(tert-Butoxy)benzonitrile; 2-tert-Butyloxybenzonitrile; 2-(tert-Butyloxy)benzonitrile; 2-(1,1-Dimethylethoxy)benzonitrile; 2-tert-Butoxybenzonitrile
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Quality Control

Our 2-tert-Butoxy-Benzonitrile is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We employ advanced analytical techniques, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to verify identity and quantify impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory requirements.

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 incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 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.