Description

2-Phenoxybenzonitrile is a versatile aromatic nitrile compound that serves as a critical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique bifunctional structure, featuring both a nitrile group and a phenoxy ether linkage, makes it a valuable building block for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors, where it is used to construct active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with diphenyl ether or benzonitrile scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the phenoxy and nitrile functionalities contribute to biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for advanced electronic materials, including liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated as a monomer or cross-linking agent to enhance the thermal stability and chemical resistance of specialty polymers.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the production of complex organic dyes and high-performance pigments.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex aromatic systems via cyanation and etherification reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Phenoxybenzonitrile
CAS No.	6476-32-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₉NO
Molecular Weight	195.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Phenoxybenzonitrile; o-Phenoxybenzonitrile; Benzonitrile, 2-phenoxy-; 2-Cyanodiphenyl Ether; Diphenyl ether-2-carbonitrile; (2-Phenoxyphenyl)methanenitrile; NSC 403107; 2-Phenoxy-phenyl cyanide
EINECS	229-328-5

Quality Control

Our 2-Phenoxybenzonitrile is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and impurity profiling, to meet exacting customer specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and residual solvent content is 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, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	48 - 52 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH Q3C guidelines

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