Description

4-Cyanophenylacetic Acid is a versatile aromatic nitrile and acetic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a reactive cyano group and a carboxylic acid moiety, makes it an indispensable intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This high-purity compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for developing active ingredients and novel compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing phenylacetic acid or benzonitrile scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing advanced electronic chemicals and functional materials.
• Peptide Mimetics & Conjugation: The carboxylic acid group enables its use in peptide coupling reactions to create modified peptides or bioconjugates.
• Organic Ligand Synthesis: Utilized for preparing specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical reactions and pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Cyanophenylacetic Acid
CAS No.	333406-09-0
Molecular Formula	C9H7NO2
Molecular Weight	161.16 g/mol
Synonyms	(4-Cyanophenyl)acetic Acid; 4-Cyanobenzeneacetic Acid; p-Cyanophenylacetic Acid; 2-(4-Cyanophenyl)acetic Acid; 4-Cyanobenzylcarboxylic Acid; 4-Cyano-α-toluic Acid; 4-Cyanophenylethanoic Acid; NSC 406093
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4-Cyanophenylacetic Acid is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the high-purity standards required for research and synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles as determined by HPLC, NMR, and other relevant techniques.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

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%
Heavy Metals	<10 ppm

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