Description

1-Anthranoylnitrile is a specialized aromatic nitrile compound that serves as a versatile and high-value synthetic intermediate. Its unique molecular structure makes it a critical building block for the synthesis of complex heterocyclic systems and fine chemicals. This product is essential for research chemists and process developers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries seeking to create novel active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of quinazoline and quinoline derivatives, which are core structures in numerous active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific nitrogen-containing heterocycles.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized anthraquinone-based colorants and optical brighteners.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a building block for electron-transport materials and emissive layer components in advanced display technologies.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic synthesis, including cyanation and cyclization reactions.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Used to synthesize novel chelating ligands for metal complexes in catalytic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Anthranoylnitrile
CAS No.	3752-42-9
Molecular Formula	C15H9NO
Molecular Weight	219.24 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Cyanobenzophenone; 2-Benzoylbenzonitrile; o-Benzoylbenzonitrile; (2-Cyanophenyl)(phenyl)methanone; 2-Cyanobenzophenone; Benzophenone-2-carbonitrile; NSC 403116
EINECS	223-158-7

Quality Control

Our 1-Anthranoylnitrile is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided for full traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	95 - 99 °C
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.