Description

4′-Mercapto-[1,1′-Biphenyl]-4-Carbonitrile is a specialized organic compound featuring a biphenyl core substituted with a nitrile group and a thiol functionality. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate and building block for advanced material science and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and organic electronics sectors for synthesizing novel molecules and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those requiring a biphenyl-thiol motif.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or ligand in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Research: Valuable reagent in organic synthesis for constructing complex molecules via reactions involving the thiol or nitrile group.
• Ligand for Catalysis: Potential use in designing novel catalysts for transition metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	4′-Mercapto-[1,1′-Biphenyl]-4-Carbonitrile
CAS No.	64409-12-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₉NS
Molecular Weight	211.28 g/mol
Synonyms	[1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-carbonitrile, 4'-mercapto-; 4'-Mercaptobiphenyl-4-carbonitrile; 4-Cyano-4'-mercaptobiphenyl; 4'-Thiol-biphenyl-4-carbonitrile; 4-(4-Cyanophenyl)benzenethiol; (4-Cyanophenyl)phenyl sulfide precursor; 4-SH-Biphenyl-4-CN
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4′-Mercapto-[1,1′-Biphenyl]-4-Carbonitrile is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) to minimize oxidation and degradation. Keep the container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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