Description

4-(5-Oxo-2,5-Dihydrofuran-3-Yl)Benzonitrile is a high-purity, versatile chemical intermediate featuring a fused benzonitrile and dihydrofuranone structure. This compound matters for its role as a critical building block in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, particularly in advanced pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in therapeutic areas requiring complex heterocyclic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its unique fused-ring system.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Serves as a precursor for electron-transport or host materials in the manufacture of OLED displays and lighting.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry and catalysis research to create novel ligands for asymmetric synthesis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Polymer and Material Science: Acts as a monomer or functional additive for creating specialty polymers with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies and the exploration of new chemical spaces in synthetic organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(5-Oxo-2,5-Dihydrofuran-3-Yl)Benzonitrile
CAS No.	58789-95-0
Molecular Formula	C11H7NO2
Molecular Weight	185.18 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(4-Cyanophenyl)-2(5H)-furanone; 4-(5-Oxo-2,5-dihydro-3-furanyl)benzonitrile; 3-(4-Cyanophenyl)-5H-furan-2-one; 4-(5-Oxo-2,5-dihydrofuran-3-yl)benzonitrile; 3-(p-Cyanophenyl)-2(5H)-furanone; 4-(2-Oxo-2,5-dihydrofuran-3-yl)benzonitrile (tautomeric form); 58789-95-0
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(5-Oxo-2,5-Dihydrofuran-3-Yl)Benzonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

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.