Description

3-(4-Oxo-Cyclohexyl)-Benzonitrile is a versatile organic intermediate featuring a benzonitrile moiety linked to a cyclohexanone ring. This compound matters for its role as a key building block in the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and advanced material research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides and fungicides, leveraging its structural motif for biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a building block for advanced organic electronic materials due to its rigid-rod molecular structure and polar nitrile group.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers with enhanced thermal or mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Scaffold: Utilized in academic and industrial laboratories for constructing complex heterocycles and other architecturally challenging molecules via the ketone and nitrile functional groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(4-Oxo-Cyclohexyl)-Benzonitrile
CAS No.	540787-60-8
Molecular Formula	C13H13NO
Molecular Weight	199.25 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(4-Oxocyclohexyl)benzonitrile; 4-(3-Cyanophenyl)cyclohexanone; 3-(4-Ketocyclohexyl)benzonitrile; 3-Cyano-1,1'-bicyclohexyl-4-one; [1,1'-Bicyclohexyl]-4-one, 3-cyano-; 540787-60-8; 3-(4-Oxo-cyclohexyl)-benzonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(4-Oxo-Cyclohexyl)-Benzonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

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	≤ 10 ppm

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