Description

4-(Cyanomethyl)Benzoic Acid is a versatile aromatic compound featuring both a carboxylic acid and a cyanomethyl functional group, making it a valuable bifunctional building block in organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a key intermediate for constructing more complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. This product is essential for research chemists and process development scientists working on active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), liquid crystal materials, and advanced polymer synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with benzyl or aryl acetic acid motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its aromatic core and reactive sites are incorporated into the final molecule.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a building block for mesogenic compounds used in display technologies due to its rigid benzoic acid structure and modifiable side chain.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialty polymers with specific thermal or mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in research laboratories for constructing complex organic architectures through reactions at either the acid or nitrile group.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of advanced colorants and photographic chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Cyanomethyl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	50685-26-2
Molecular Formula	C9H7NO2
Molecular Weight	161.16 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Cyanomethyl)benzoic acid; p-(Cyanomethyl)benzoic acid; 4-Carboxybenzyl cyanide; (4-Carboxyphenyl)acetonitrile; Benzoic acid, 4-(cyanomethyl)-; p-Carboxybenzyl cyanide; 4-Cyanomethylbenzoic acid; α-Cyano-p-toluic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(Cyanomethyl)Benzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment and are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under anhydrous conditions to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

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	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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