Description

4-(1,3,4-Oxadiazol-2-Yl)Benzonitrile is a high-value heterocyclic aromatic compound featuring a benzonitrile core linked to a 1,3,4-oxadiazole ring. This unique molecular architecture makes it a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate (API) and a versatile building block in organic synthesis. It is primarily sought after by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting various enzyme inhibitors and receptor modulators.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the oxadiazole moiety.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a building block for creating novel polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials due to its rigid, conjugated structure.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Employed as a molecular scaffold or a labeling agent in the design of chemical probes and activity-based protein profiling (ABPP) reagents.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Investigated as a potential electron-transport or emissive layer component in OLED device fabrication.
• Coordination Chemistry: Functions as a ligand for metal complexes in catalysis or as a component in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(1,3,4-Oxadiazol-2-Yl)Benzonitrile
CAS No.	595567-06-9
Molecular Formula	C9H5N3O
Molecular Weight	171.16 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(1,3,4-Oxadiazol-2-yl)benzonitrile; 2-(4-Cyanophenyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazole; 4-(2-Oxadiazolyl)benzonitrile; p-Cyanophenyl-1,3,4-oxadiazole; Benzonitrile, 4-(1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)-; 1,3,4-Oxadiazole, 2-(4-cyanophenyl)-; 595567-06-9
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Quality Control

Our 4-(1,3,4-Oxadiazol-2-Yl)Benzonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for research and scale-up. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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 incompatible materials such as strong acids, strong bases, and strong oxidizing agents. This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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