Description

4-(5-Formyl-2-Methoxy-Benzyloxy)-Benzonitrile is a high-purity, advanced pharmaceutical intermediate characterized by its distinct aromatic aldehyde and nitrile functional groups. This compound is critical for the synthesis of complex organic molecules, offering a versatile building block for constructing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty chemicals. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for creating novel compounds with targeted biological activity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and anti-inflammatory targets.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new-generation herbicides and fungicides, leveraging its aromatic backbone.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing advanced organic electronic materials due to its rigid, conjugated structure.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial research for constructing complex heterocycles and exploring new catalytic pathways.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in the production of specialty dyes, pigments, and performance chemicals requiring specific aromatic architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(5-Formyl-2-Methoxy-Benzyloxy)-Benzonitrile
CAS No.	438530-94-0
Molecular Formula	C16H13NO3
Molecular Weight	267.28 g/mol
Synonyms	4-[(5-Formyl-2-methoxyphenyl)methoxy]benzonitrile; 4-(5-Formyl-2-methoxybenzyloxy)benzonitrile; 2-Methoxy-5-[(4-cyanophenoxy)methyl]benzaldehyde; Benzonitrile, 4-[(5-formyl-2-methoxyphenyl)methoxy]-; p-Cyanophenyl 5-formyl-2-methoxybenzyl ether
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Quality Control

Every batch of 4-(5-Formyl-2-Methoxy-Benzyloxy)-Benzonitrile is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for demanding R&D and scale-up processes. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature (store under inert atmosphere), it is recommended to handle under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon for long-term storage and to minimize headspace in opened containers.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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