Description

2-(4-Cyanophenyl)Acetophenone is a high-purity organic intermediate featuring a cyanophenyl and acetophenone moiety, making it a versatile building block for complex chemical synthesis. Its precise molecular structure is critical for ensuring the quality and consistency of downstream products in advanced manufacturing. This compound is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it serves as a key precursor for active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with specific aryl ketone or nitrile functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its cyanophenyl group for bioactivity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Production: Serves as a building block for creating organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds due to its rigid, conjugated structure.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Intermediates: Employed in the synthesis of electron-transport or host materials for display and lighting technologies.
• Fine Chemical & Dye Intermediate: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing complex dyes, pigments, and other specialty fine chemicals.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Utilized in chemical research for developing novel methodologies and exploring new compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(4-Cyanophenyl)Acetophenone
CAS No.	59824-23-6
Molecular Formula	C15H11NO
Molecular Weight	221.26 g/mol
Synonyms	4'-Acetyl[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-carbonitrile; 4-Cyanobenzophenone; 4'-Acetyl-4-biphenylcarbonitrile; 2-(4-Cyanophenyl)acetophenone; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-carbonitrile, 4'-acetyl-; p-Cyanobenzophenone; 4-Acetyl-4'-cyanobiphenyl
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-(4-Cyanophenyl)Acetophenone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment. We are committed to meeting the stringent requirements of cGMP and ISO standards for industrial and research applications.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. The product is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain 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	≤ 20 ppm

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