Description

4-[2-(2-Benzofuryl)Vinyl]Benzonitrile is a specialized organic compound featuring a benzofuran-vinyl-benzonitrile core structure, making it a valuable intermediate for advanced material synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key building block in the development of organic semiconductors, light-emitting materials, and functional dyes. Industries such as OLED display manufacturing, organic photovoltaics, and specialty chemical research require this high-purity intermediate for creating next-generation electronic and optoelectronic devices.

Application

• OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) Materials: Serves as a crucial precursor or core structure for synthesizing novel host, dopant, or electron-transport materials used in display and lighting panels.
• Organic Photovoltaic (OPV) Cells: Used in the research and development of donor or acceptor materials for solar cell applications due to its conjugated π-system.
• Fluorescent Dyes & Sensors: Acts as a building block for creating advanced fluorescent probes, biological labels, and chemical sensors.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Employed in the synthesis of complex molecules with potential biological activity for medicinal chemistry research.
• Liquid Crystal & Nonlinear Optical Materials: Utilized in the development of advanced materials for displays and photonic devices.
• Polymer & Material Science: Incorporated into polymers to modify electronic properties, creating conductive or semiconductive polymers.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A key reagent for synthetic organic chemists exploring new reactions and material properties.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	4-[2-(2-Benzofuryl)Vinyl]Benzonitrile
CAS No.	37780-79-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₁₁NO
Molecular Weight	245.28 g/mol
Synonyms	4-[(E)-2-(1-Benzofuran-2-yl)ethenyl]benzonitrile; 4-[(E)-2-(Benzofuran-2-yl)vinyl]benzonitrile; 2-[2-(4-Cyanophenyl)ethenyl]benzofuran; (E)-4-[2-(Benzofuran-2-yl)vinyl]benzonitrile; 4-(2-Benzofuranylethenyl)benzonitrile; Benzonitrile, 4-[2-(2-benzofuranyl)ethenyl]-; (E)-2-[2-(4-Cyanophenyl)vinyl]benzofuran
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-[2-(2-Benzofuryl)Vinyl]Benzonitrile is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, essential for sensitive electronic and optoelectronic applications. All products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR/IR for structural confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment. We support custom synthesis and can tailor specifications to meet specific R&D or cGMP requirements upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to prevent potential degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.