Description

4-Butoxyphenylacetonitrile is a versatile aromatic nitrile derivative that serves as a crucial synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the reactivity of the nitrile group and the butoxy substituent, enabling precise molecular construction for high-value target compounds. This product is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those with aryl-ether functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized organic molecules used in electronic displays and photonic devices.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in the production of dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals requiring specific aromatic architectures.
• Polymer Modifier: Can be incorporated into polymer chains to alter material properties such as solubility, thermal stability, and refractive index.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploring new chemical reactions in laboratory settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Butoxyphenylacetonitrile
CAS No.	38746-93-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₅NO
Molecular Weight	189.25 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Butoxyphenylacetonitrile; (4-Butoxyphenyl)acetonitrile; 4-Butoxybenzyl cyanide; 2-(4-Butoxyphenyl)acetonitrile; 4-n-Butoxyphenylacetonitrile; 4-Butoxybenzeneacetonitrile; Butyl 4-cyanomethylphenyl ether
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Quality Control

Our 4-Butoxyphenylacetonitrile is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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