Description

4-Phenylamino-Benzonitrile is a versatile aromatic nitrile derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its molecular structure, featuring both aniline and benzonitrile functionalities, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex heterocyclic systems and functional materials. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial R&D departments engaged in pharmaceutical development, agrochemical synthesis, and the creation of specialty dyes and pigments.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting central nervous system disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with specific activity profiles.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Used in the production of high-performance, light-fast organic dyes and pigments for industrial applications.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Ligand Synthesis: Intermediate for creating complex chelating agents and ligands used in catalysis and metal extraction processes.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Essential reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis and for exploring new chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Phenylamino-Benzonitrile
CAS No.	36602-01-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₀N₂
Molecular Weight	194.23 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Anilinobenzonitrile; N-Phenyl-4-cyanobenzenamine; 4-Cyano-N-phenylaniline; 4-Cyanodiphenylamine; p-Anilinobenzonitrile; Benzonitrile, 4-(phenylamino)-; 4-Phenylaminobenzonitrile; 4-Aminobenzonitrile N-phenyl derivative
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Quality Control

Our 4-Phenylamino-Benzonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are provided with every shipment.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. The product is light-sensitive and should be stored away from direct light exposure.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	118 - 122 °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.