Description

3-(3-Cyanophenyl)Benzoic Acid is a high-purity aromatic carboxylic acid derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a carboxylic acid and a nitrile group, makes it a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds targeting central nervous system and metabolic disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a core building block for creating specialized organic molecules used in electronic displays and lighting.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into polymer chains to enhance thermal stability, adhesion properties, and chemical resistance.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Synthesis: Utilized to create complexing agents and ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in constructing complex heterocycles and functionalized aromatics.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(3-Cyanophenyl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	253678-93-2
Molecular Formula	C14H9NO2
Molecular Weight	223.23 g/mol
Synonyms	[3-(3-Cyanophenyl)phenyl]formic acid; 3'-Cyanobiphenyl-3-carboxylic acid; 3-(3-Cyanophenyl)benzoic acid; 3-Cyanobiphenyl-3'-carboxylic acid; m-Cyanobiphenyl-3-carboxylic acid; Biphenyl-3-carboxylic acid, 3'-cyano-; 3-(3-Cyanophenyl)benzenecarboxylic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(3-Cyanophenyl)Benzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, confirming compliance with customer specifications and relevant industry standards for research and production use.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, and strong reducing agents.

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%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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