Description

4-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)Benzonitrile is a versatile organic intermediate featuring a benzonitrile core functionalized with a hydroxyethoxy side chain. This compound matters for its dual functionality, serving as a key building block in the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in advanced material and pharmaceutical chemistry. Industries that need it include pharmaceutical R&D for active ingredient synthesis, liquid crystal and polymer production for specialty materials, and agrochemical manufacturing for novel crop protection agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring ether-linked aromatic nitrile functionalities.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a key monomer or intermediate in the production of nematic and smectic liquid crystals for display technologies.
• Polymer Modification: Used to introduce polar, cyano-functionalized side chains into polymers to alter solubility, thermal stability, and mechanical properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed as a building block for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in various organic reactions, including nucleophilic substitutions and cyano-group transformations, to construct complex molecular architectures.
• Crosslinking Agent: Functions in the formulation of specialty resins and coatings where the hydroxyl and nitrile groups can participate in crosslinking reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)Benzonitrile
CAS No.	57928-96-8
Molecular Formula	C9H9NO2
Molecular Weight	163.17 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)benzonitrile; 2-[4-(Cyanophenoxy)]ethanol; 4-Cyanophenoxyethanol; p-Cyanophenoxyethanol; 1-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)-4-cyanobenzene; 4-(β-Hydroxyethoxy)benzonitrile; Benzonitrile, 4-(2-hydroxyethoxy)-; EGMPE (Ethylene Glycol Monophenyl Ether) derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)Benzonitrile is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

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%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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