Description

1,2-Bis(4-Cyanophenoxy)Ethane is a high-purity organic compound featuring a central ethane bridge flanked by two 4-cyanophenoxy groups. This molecular structure makes it a valuable and versatile building block in advanced chemical synthesis, particularly for creating high-performance polymers and specialty materials. It is essential for R&D chemists and production engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced polymer industries who require precise, high-quality intermediates for complex syntheses.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds requiring diphenyl ether or cyanophenyl motifs.
• Polymer & Resin Synthesis: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing high-temperature resistant polyethers, polyesters, and specialty engineering plastics.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Used in the development of advanced electronic display materials due to its rigid, conjugated structure and functional cyano groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: An intermediate in the manufacture of herbicides and fungicides that incorporate diphenyl ether structures.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a core structure for synthesizing advanced colorants and functional dyes.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new materials and organic transformations.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1,2-Bis(4-Cyanophenoxy)Ethane
CAS No.	56406-20-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₂N₂O₂
Molecular Weight	264.28 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Bis(4-cyanophenoxy)ethane; Ethane-1,2-diyl bis(4-cyanophenyl) ether; 4,4'-(Ethane-1,2-diylbis(oxy))dibenzonitrile; Bis(4-cyanophenoxy)ethane; 1,2-Bis(p-cyanophenoxy)ethane; p,p'-Dicyanodiphenoxyethane; NC-PhO-CH2CH2-OPh-CN
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,2-Bis(4-Cyanophenoxy)Ethane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, IR and NMR for structural confirmation, and tests for residual solvents and moisture, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications 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 heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive and should be stored away from direct light exposure.

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%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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