Description

2-(2-Cyanophenyl)Benzonitrile is a specialized organic compound featuring two nitrile functional groups on a biphenyl core structure. This high-purity intermediate is critical for synthesizing advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where precise molecular architecture is required. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced polymer sectors for its role as a versatile building block in heterocyclic and functional material synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex heterocyclic compounds, including potential kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides and pesticides, leveraging its biphenyl-nitrile scaffold.
• Advanced Material Production: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the creation of high-performance polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as an electron-transport or host material precursor due to its rigid, conjugated structure.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Synthesis: Utilized to create novel polydentate ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Research & Development: A valuable compound for academic and industrial R&D in medicinal chemistry and material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(2-Cyanophenyl)Benzonitrile
CAS No.	4341-02-0
Molecular Formula	C14H8N2
Molecular Weight	204.23 g/mol
Synonyms	[1,1'-Biphenyl]-2,2'-dicarbonitrile; 2,2'-Dicyanobiphenyl; 2-Cyanobiphenyl-2'-carbonitrile; o,o'-Dicyanobiphenyl; 2,2'-Biphenyldicarbonitrile; NSC 163045; Biphenyl-2,2'-dicarbonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-(2-Cyanophenyl)Benzonitrile 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 sensitive synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is available for each lot upon request.

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 strong bases.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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