Description

2,6-Diethylbenzonitrile is a versatile organic nitrile compound characterized by its substituted aromatic ring structure. This chemical serves as a critical high-purity intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the production of complex molecules. It is primarily required by the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a sterically hindered benzonitrile moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its diethyl substitution pattern imparts specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for the synthesis of specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Fine Chemical and Dye Intermediate: Employed in the manufacture of complex dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for creating novel organic materials and liquid crystals.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, such as the Suzuki and Heck reactions, for carbon-carbon bond formation.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Diethylbenzonitrile
CAS No.	6575-14-0
Molecular Formula	C11H13N
Molecular Weight	159.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Diethylbenzenecarbonitrile; Benzonitrile, 2,6-diethyl-; 2,6-Diethylphenyl cyanide; NSC 406107; 2,6-Diethyl-benzonitril; 2,6-DEA
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Quality Control

Our 2,6-Diethylbenzonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%

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