Description

4-n-Propylbenzonitrile is a versatile organic nitrile compound serving as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced chemical manufacturing. Its molecular structure, featuring a propyl chain attached to a benzonitrile core, makes it a valuable building block for the synthesis of more complex molecules. This product is essential for research and development laboratories and industrial-scale production facilities focused on pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and liquid crystal materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring substituted benzonitrile motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where the nitrile group acts as a versatile functional handle.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a starting material or intermediate in the manufacture of nematic liquid crystals for display technologies (LCDs).
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, cyano group transformations, and the construction of complex aromatic systems in research and fine chemical production.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of specialized dyes and organic pigments.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized in the creation of monomers or functional additives for specialty polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-n-Propylbenzonitrile
CAS No.	60484-66-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₁₁N
Molecular Weight	145.20 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Propylbenzonitrile; p-Propylbenzonitrile; 4-Cyanopropylbenzene; p-Cyanopropylbenzene; Benzonitrile, 4-propyl-; 1-Cyano-4-propylbenzene; 4-n-Propylphenyl cyanide
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Quality Control

Our 4-n-Propylbenzonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR to confirm identity and assay. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

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, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

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

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