Description

Benzoyl Cyanide is a versatile and reactive organic compound that serves as a crucial building block in fine chemical synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both a carbonyl and a nitrile group, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to synthesize active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including benzodiazepines and other heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for certain specialty dyes and organic pigments.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in reactions such as the benzoin condensation and as a source of the benzoyl and cyanide groups in nucleophilic addition reactions.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and methodologies.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized as a monomer or modifier in the synthesis of specialty polymers and resins.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoyl Cyanide
CAS No.	613-90-1
Molecular Formula	C8H5NO
Molecular Weight	131.13 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzoyl nitrile; Phenylglyoxylonitrile; α-Oxobenzeneacetonitrile; Benzaldehyde cyanohydrin; Phenacyl cyanide; Benzene carbonyl cyanide; 2-Oxo-2-phenylacetonitrile; (Oxo)(phenyl)acetonitrile
EINECS	210-356-8

Quality Control

Our Benzoyl Cyanide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for industrial and research applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, appearance, and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to guarantee supply reliability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, and strong reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	30 - 34 °C
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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