Description

4-Ethylphenylacetonitrile is a versatile organic nitrile building block of significant importance in advanced chemical synthesis. Its structure, featuring both an aromatic ring and a reactive cyano group, makes it a valuable precursor for the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with ethylphenyl moieties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for creating herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material in the production of advanced electronic and display materials.
• Fine Chemical & Dye Intermediate: Employed in the manufacture of complex organic molecules, including dyes and pigments.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in constructing complex molecular architectures via cyano group transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Ethylphenylacetonitrile
CAS No.	51632-28-1
Molecular Formula	C10H11N
Molecular Weight	145.20 g/mol
Synonyms	(4-Ethylphenyl)acetonitrile; p-Ethylphenylacetonitrile; 4-Ethylbenzyl cyanide; 2-(4-Ethylphenyl)acetonitrile; (p-Ethylphenyl)acetonitrile; 1-Cyano-2-(4-ethylphenyl)ethane; 51632-28-1; 4-Ethylbenzeneacetonitrile
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Quality Control

Our 4-Ethylphenylacetonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

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, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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