Description

4-(1H-Imidazol-4-Yl)-Benzonitrile is a high-value heterocyclic aromatic compound featuring a benzonitrile moiety linked to an imidazole ring. This unique structure makes it a critical pharmaceutical intermediate and a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel active molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of kinase inhibitors, receptor antagonists, and other targeted therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing novel fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators due to its bioactive heterocyclic core.
• Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a building block for creating complex ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science: Employed in the research and development of organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying enzyme function and biological pathways.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A vital starting material for custom synthesis projects and scale-up processes under cGMP conditions.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(1H-Imidazol-4-Yl)-Benzonitrile
CAS No.	34443-07-7
Molecular Formula	C10H7N3
Molecular Weight	169.18 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(1H-Imidazol-4-yl)benzonitrile; 4-Cyano-1H-imidazole; 4-(1H-Imidazol-4-yl)phenyl cyanide; 4-Imidazol-4-ylbenzonitrile; 1H-Imidazole-4-carbonitrile, 4-phenyl-; 4-(4-Cyanophenyl)-1H-imidazole; p-(1H-Imidazol-4-yl)benzonitrile
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Quality Control

Every batch of 4-(1H-Imidazol-4-Yl)-Benzonitrile is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the high-purity requirements for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for each lot and provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). The compound is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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