Description

2'-Formyl-Biphenyl-3-Carbonitrile is a high-purity, multi-functional aromatic nitrile building block with a reactive formyl group. This compound is valued for its versatility in advanced organic synthesis, serving as a critical precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for applications in heterocyclic chemistry and ligand synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules with biphenyl or heterocyclic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Building block for organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Research: Versatile substrate for methodological studies in cross-coupling reactions, cyclizations, and other transformative organic reactions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	2'-Formyl-Biphenyl-3-Carbonitrile
CAS No.	223575-89-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₉NO
Molecular Weight	207.23 g/mol
Synonyms	[2'-Formyl-1,1'-biphenyl]-3-carbonitrile; 3-Cyano-2'-formylbiphenyl; 2'-Formyl-[1,1'-biphenyl]-3-carbonitrile; Biphenyl-3-carbonitrile, 2'-formyl-; 2-Formylbiphenyl-3-carbonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2'-Formyl-Biphenyl-3-Carbonitrile is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the high-purity standards required for research and scale-up. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles as determined by HPLC, GC, NMR, and other relevant techniques.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive nature and propensity for oxidation, prolonged exposure to light, heat, or air should be avoided. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere.

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.