Description

(m-Phenoxyphenyl)Oxoacetonitrile is a versatile aromatic nitrile building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its bifunctional structure, featuring both a phenoxy linkage and a reactive nitrile group, making it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with diphenyl ether or aryl nitrile motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the phenoxyphenyl moiety is a common structural feature.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a building block for creating advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds.
• Fine Chemical & Dye Intermediate: Employed in the production of specialized dyes, pigments, and other high-value fine chemicals.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The nitrile group can be transformed or utilized in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to create complex biaryl systems.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways in organic chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	(m-Phenoxyphenyl)Oxoacetonitrile
CAS No.	61775-25-5
Molecular Formula	C14H9NO2
Molecular Weight	223.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Oxo-2-(3-phenoxyphenyl)acetonitrile; 3-Phenoxybenzoyl cyanide; (3-Phenoxyphenyl)(oxo)acetonitrile; m-Phenoxybenzoyl cyanide; α-Oxo-3-phenoxybenzenecetonitrile; 2-(3-Phenoxyphenyl)-2-oxoacetonitrile; Glyoxylonitrile, 3-phenoxyphenyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (m-Phenoxyphenyl)Oxoacetonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Single Maximum Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 1.0%

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