Description

4-Cyanopropiophenone is a versatile organic intermediate featuring a cyano group and a propiophenone backbone. This compound is valued for its role as a key building block in the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries. It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists, process development scientists, and manufacturers involved in producing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), agrochemicals, and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of various pharmacologically active compounds, including potential CNS agents and other therapeutic molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for developing advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a starting material or intermediate in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and other specialty organic chemicals.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Employed in chemical research for method development, exploring new reaction pathways, and creating novel chemical libraries.
• Material Science: Can be utilized in the development of advanced polymers or organic electronic materials due to its functional groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Cyanopropiophenone
CAS No.	52129-98-3
Molecular Formula	C10H9NO
Molecular Weight	159.19 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Cyanopropiophenone; 4'-Cyanopropiophenone; 1-(4-Cyanophenyl)-1-propanone; 4-Propiophenonecarbonitrile; Propiophenone, 4'-cyano-; 4-Cyanophenyl ethyl ketone; 4-Cyanopropiophenon; 1-Propanone, 1-(4-cyanophenyl)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Cyanopropiophenone is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with each lot accompanied by a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) that includes results for identity, purity, and impurity profiles. Our standard grades meet the stringent requirements for use as a pharmaceutical intermediate, and we can support custom specifications upon request.

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 incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and strong reducing 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	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5% Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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