Description

Homophthalonitrile is a versatile aromatic dinitrile compound serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, enabling the construction of complex heterocyclic and pharmaceutical scaffolds. This high-purity building block is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of quinazolinone and isoquinoline derivatives, which are core structures in various bioactive molecules and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific heterocyclic frameworks.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a starting material for electron-transport materials and emissive layer components in display and lighting technologies.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Synthesis: Employed to create chelating ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalysts.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for high-performance polymers, such as polyimides and polyamides, with enhanced thermal stability.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate for producing phthalocyanine dyes and other complex colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	Homophthalonitrile
CAS No.	3041-40-5
Molecular Formula	C9H6N2
Molecular Weight	142.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Cyanobenzyl cyanide; 2-(Cyanomethyl)benzonitrile; o-Cyanobenzyl cyanide; 1,2-Dicyanomethylbenzene; 2-Methylenebenzonitrile; Homophthalodinitrile; Benzeneacetonitrile, α-cyano-; α-Cyanobenzyl cyanide
EINECS	221-250-6

Quality Control

Our Homophthalonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity, and is supplied with a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA). We adhere to relevant industry standards, and our quality commitment ensures the material is suitable for demanding applications in research and scale-up synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	96 - 100 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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