Description

4-Benzyl-2-Morpholineacetonitrile is a versatile nitrile-containing heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular architecture, featuring both a morpholine ring and a benzylic nitrile group, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex pharmacophores and functional materials. This compound is primarily sought by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the development of new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting the central nervous system or requiring morpholine-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for nitrogen-containing ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal complexation.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multistep synthesis of dyes, pigments, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable compound for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including new C-C and C-N bond-forming reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Benzyl-2-Morpholineacetonitrile
CAS No.	57962-45-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₆N₂O
Molecular Weight	216.28 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Morpholino-2-(phenylmethyl)acetonitrile; (Morpholin-4-yl)(phenyl)acetonitrile; 4-Benzylmorpholine-2-carbonitrile; 2-(4-Benzylmorpholin-2-yl)acetonitrile; α-(Morpholino)benzylacetonitrile; Benzyl(morpholino)acetonitrile; Acetonitrile, (morpholino)(phenylmethyl)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Benzyl-2-Morpholineacetonitrile is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles against our stringent internal specifications.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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