Description

(3-Cyanophenyl) Acetate is a versatile aromatic ester building block characterized by its cyano and acetate functional groups. This compound is valued for its role as a key synthetic intermediate in the production of more complex chemical architectures. It is primarily utilized by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors. Its specific structure makes it suitable for applications requiring precise molecular modifications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing substituted phenyl moieties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the cyanophenyl group is a key structural component.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a building block in the development of advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystal displays.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce functional groups into polymer chains to alter physical properties like solubility or thermal stability.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for constructing complex molecules via hydrolysis, reduction, or cross-coupling reactions.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Utilized as an intermediate in the synthesis of specialized dyes and organic pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	(3-Cyanophenyl) Acetate
CAS No.	55682-11-6
Molecular Formula	C9H7NO2
Molecular Weight	161.16 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Acetoxybenzonitrile; m-Cyanophenyl acetate; 3-Cyanophenyl ethanoate; Benzonitrile, 3-(acetyloxy)-; m-Acetoxybenzonitrile; 3-Hydroxybenzonitrile acetate; 3-(Acetyloxy)benzonitrile; Acetic acid 3-cyanophenyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (3-Cyanophenyl) Acetate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications for all key parameters, including assay and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for research and industrial synthesis.

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 bases, strong oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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