Description

2-Phenylcyclopropanecarbonitrile is a versatile and high-value organic nitrile building block characterized by its unique cyclopropane ring fused to a benzonitrile moiety. This compound matters for its role as a critical chiral intermediate in the synthesis of complex pharmaceutical molecules and advanced agrochemicals. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for constructing novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) drugs and enzyme inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging the biological activity of the cyclopropane scaffold.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Fine Chemical Building Block: Employed in organic research for cyclopropanation reactions and the construction of complex, stereodefined molecules.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or additive for specialized polymers with unique thermal or mechanical properties.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Phenylcyclopropanecarbonitrile
CAS No.	4660-02-0
Molecular Formula	C10H9N
Molecular Weight	143.19 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Phenylcyclopropanecarbonitrile; (2-Phenylcyclopropyl)carbonitrile; trans-2-Phenylcyclopropanecarbonitrile; 2-Phenylcyclopropyl cyanide; α-Phenylcyclopropanecarbonitrile; Benzeneacetonitrile, α-cyclopropyl-; 1-Cyano-2-phenylcyclopropane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Phenylcyclopropanecarbonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and chiral analysis, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and process chemistry. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your regulatory and quality assurance needs.

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 and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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