Description

4-Cyanobenzoic Acid 4-Acetylphenyl Ester is a high-purity organic intermediate featuring both cyano and acetylphenyl functional groups, making it a versatile building block for advanced synthesis. This compound is valued for its role in creating complex molecular architectures, particularly in the development of specialty polymers and functional materials. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for constructing novel active ingredients and monomers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring a rigid, aromatic backbone with modifiable functional groups.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Synthesis: Serves as a core building block for creating mesogenic units in liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and electron-transport/hole-blocking layers in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Used to introduce cyano and ester functionalities into polymer chains, enhancing thermal stability, polarity, and adhesion properties of engineering plastics and specialty coatings.
• Agrochemical Intermediate: Employed in the research and development of novel herbicides and fungicides, where its aromatic structure contributes to biological activity.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) for constructing complex biaryl systems.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial labs for exploring new organic reactions and synthesizing novel heterocyclic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Cyanobenzoic Acid 4-Acetylphenyl Ester
CAS No.	53327-07-4
Molecular Formula	C16H11NO3
Molecular Weight	265.26 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Acetylphenyl 4-cyanobenzoate; p-Acetylphenyl p-cyanobenzoate; Benzoic acid, 4-cyano-, 4-acetylphenyl ester; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-carboxylic acid, 4'-acetyl-4-cyano-; 4'-Acetyl-4-cyanobiphenyl-4-carboxylic acid (tautomeric form); 4-Cyanobiphenyl-4'-carboxylic acid, 4'-acetyl derivative; 4-(4-Acetylphenoxycarbonyl)benzonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Cyanobenzoic Acid 4-Acetylphenyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting R&D and production standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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