Description

4-(p-Tolyloxy)Benzonitrile CAS NO 37563-42-1 is a high-purity organic compound characterized by its benzonitrile core linked to a p-tolyloxy group, serving as a versatile chemical intermediate. Its value lies in providing a reliable and consistent building block for the synthesis of more complex molecules in advanced research and manufacturing. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require precise and scalable intermediates for their synthetic pathways.

Application

• Key intermediate in pharmaceutical research for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Building block for synthesizing advanced agrochemicals, including herbicides and plant growth regulators.
• Precursor in material science for creating liquid crystals and organic electronic materials.
• Used in organic synthesis laboratories for method development and scale-up studies.
• Intermediate for the production of dyes, pigments, and specialty polymers.
• Starting material for fine chemical synthesis in contract research and manufacturing organizations (CROs/CMOs).

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(p-Tolyloxy)Benzonitrile
CAS No.	37563-42-1
Molecular Formula	C14H11NO
Molecular Weight	209.24 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(4-Methylphenoxy)benzonitrile; p-Tolyloxybenzonitrile; 4-(p-Cresyloxy)benzonitrile; 4-(4-Methylphenoxy)phenyl cyanide; Benzonitrile, 4-(4-methylphenoxy)-; 4-(4-Methylphenyloxy)benzonitrile; 1-Cyano-4-(4-methylphenoxy)benzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(p-Tolyloxy)Benzonitrile is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical processes.

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). 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	Contact for details
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.