Description

4-Nitrophthalonitrile is a high-purity, light-sensitive organic compound serving as a critical synthetic intermediate. Its value lies in its versatile nitrile and nitro functional groups, enabling the construction of complex heterocyclic and macrocyclic structures. This chemical is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, particularly in the synthesis of phthalocyanine dyes and pigments.

Application

• Phthalocyanine Precursor: A key building block for the synthesis of nitro-substituted phthalocyanines, which are used as dyes, pigments, and functional materials.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Employed in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating advanced crop protection agents and other specialty agrochemicals.
• Organic Electronics: Serves as a precursor for materials used in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and other optoelectronic devices.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in organic synthesis and materials science.
• Coordination Chemistry: Used to prepare novel ligands for metal complexes and catalysts.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Nitrophthalonitrile
CAS No.	31643-49-9
Molecular Formula	C8H3N3O2
Molecular Weight	173.13 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Nitro-1,2-benzenedicarbonitrile; 4-Nitro-1,2-dicyanobenzene; 1,2-Dicyano-4-nitrobenzene; 4-Nitrophthalodinitrile; Phthalonitrile, 4-nitro-; NSC 403119
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Nitrophthalonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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