Description

4-(2-Cyanophenyl)Benzoic Acid is a versatile aromatic carboxylic acid derivative featuring both a cyano and a carboxyl functional group on a biphenyl core structure. This unique bifunctional nature makes it a valuable high-purity organic intermediate for advanced chemical synthesis. It is primarily sought after by pharmaceutical R&D and fine chemical manufacturers for constructing complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules with biphenyl scaffolds.
• Liquid Crystal Material Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced organic materials for display technologies.
• Agrochemical Development: Serves as a precursor for novel herbicides and fungicides.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Intermediate in the manufacture of electron-transport or host materials for OLED devices.
• Polymer Chemistry: Monomer or modifier for creating specialty polymers with specific thermal or optical properties.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Used in chemical research for studying reaction mechanisms and developing new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(2-Cyanophenyl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	5728-44-9
Molecular Formula	C14H9NO2
Molecular Weight	223.23 g/mol
Synonyms	[1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-carboxylic acid, 2'-cyano-; 2'-Cyano[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-carboxylic acid; 4-(2-Cyanophenyl)benzoic acid; 2-Cyanobiphenyl-4-carboxylic acid; o-Cyanobiphenyl-4-carboxylic acid; 4-Carboxy-2'-cyanobiphenyl; NSC 403108
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

We supply 4-(2-Cyanophenyl)Benzoic Acid in various purity grades suitable for research and industrial scale applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with customer specifications. 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, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizers and 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.