Description

4-Phenoxybenzonitrile is a versatile aromatic nitrile compound that serves as a key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both phenoxy and benzonitrile groups, makes it a valuable building block for creating complex molecules with specific functionalities. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and development laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors, where it is used to synthesize active ingredients and novel compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting central nervous system and inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the phenoxybenzonitrile scaffold contributes to biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a core component in the production of nematic liquid crystals for display technologies due to its stable, rod-like molecular structure.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the synthesis of high-performance polymers, including polyamides and polyesters, enhancing thermal and chemical resistance.
• Organic Electronics: Investigated as a building block for electron-transport materials and non-fullerene acceptors in organic photovoltaics (OPVs) and OLEDs.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying cyanation reactions, cross-coupling methodologies, and as a ligand precursor in catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Phenoxybenzonitrile
CAS No.	3096-81-9
Molecular Formula	C13H9NO
Molecular Weight	195.22 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Phenoxybenzonitrile; 4-Phenoxybenzenecarbonitrile; Benzonitrile, 4-phenoxy-; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-carbonitrile, 4'-phenoxy-; NSC 403714; 4-Cyanodiphenyl ether; Phenoxy-4-benzonitrile
EINECS	221-444-7

Quality Control

Our 4-Phenoxybenzonitrile is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR to confirm identity and assay. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profiles, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	92 - 96 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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