Description

3-Acetylbenzonitrile is a versatile aromatic nitrile derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both a ketone and a nitrile group, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex heterocyclic and pharmaceutical intermediates. This high-purity compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates, particularly those containing benzimidazole, quinazoline, or other nitrogen-containing heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where its structure contributes to the core active molecule.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and polymers with specific electronic or optical properties.
• Dyestuff and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a building block for synthesizing complex organic dyes and pigments.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A fundamental reagent for fine chemical companies offering bespoke synthesis services to the life sciences sector.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Acetylbenzonitrile
CAS No.	6136-68-1
Molecular Formula	C9H7NO
Molecular Weight	145.16 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Acetylbenzonitrile; m-Acetylbenzonitrile; 3-Cyanophenyl methyl ketone; 1-(3-Cyanophenyl)ethanone; m-Cyanophenacyl; 3-Acetylphenyl cyanide; Methyl 3-cyanophenyl ketone; 3-Acetylbenzenecarbonitrile
EINECS	228-102-5

Quality Control

Our 3-Acetylbenzonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP guidelines where applicable, and our quality protocols are designed to meet the stringent requirements of the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries. Certificates of Analysis are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	78 - 82 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
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.