Description

2-(4-[Hydroxy(Phenyl)Methyl]Phenyl)-2-Phenylacetonitrile is a specialized organic compound featuring a diphenylacetonitrile core substituted with a benzhydryl alcohol moiety, making it a valuable chiral building block and synthetic intermediate. Its molecular architecture is critical for constructing complex pharmacophores and advanced materials with specific stereochemical and electronic properties. This high-purity chemical is essential for research and development in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical sectors, particularly for scientists developing novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional organic molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, especially those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or requiring specific stereocenters.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Used as a building block in catalytic asymmetric reactions to create enantiomerically pure compounds for advanced material and medicinal chemistry research.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in stereoselective transformations.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals for agrochemical and electronic material applications.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: Utilized in methodological studies and discovery chemistry for investigating new reaction pathways and molecular properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(4-[Hydroxy(Phenyl)Methyl]Phenyl)-2-Phenylacetonitrile
CAS No.	338791-84-7
Molecular Formula	C21H17NO
Molecular Weight	299.37 g/mol
Synonyms	α-(4-(Hydroxydiphenylmethyl)phenyl)benzenacetonitrile; 2-[4-(Hydroxydiphenylmethyl)phenyl]-2-phenylacetonitrile; (4-(Hydroxydiphenylmethyl)phenyl)(phenyl)acetonitrile; Benzhydrol derivative acetonitrile; Diphenyl(4-(cyanophenyl)methyl)methanol; α-Phenyl-4-(α-phenylbenzhydryl)benzenacetonitrile; α-(4-(α-Phenylbenzhydryl)phenyl)benzenacetonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-(4-[Hydroxy(Phenyl)Methyl]Phenyl)-2-Phenylacetonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and chiral purity assessment, to ensure it meets the exacting standards required for advanced synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with research and cGMP guidelines where applicable.

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). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption, as the compound may be hygroscopic. Store away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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