Description

4-Furan-2-Yl-Benzonitrile is a high-purity organic compound featuring a benzonitrile core substituted with a furan heterocycle, serving as a versatile chemical building block. Its unique molecular architecture makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing more complex molecules in advanced research and development. This compound is primarily sought by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for applications in drug discovery, ligand synthesis, and the development of functional organic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting central nervous system disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of advanced crop protection agents and herbicides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure for biological activity.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for designing specialized ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis for organic transformations.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and other functional materials due to its π-conjugated system.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Utilized as a high-purity analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and validation.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental research chemical for exploring new synthetic pathways and novel chemical entities in both academic and corporate settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Furan-2-Yl-Benzonitrile
CAS No.	64468-77-5
Molecular Formula	C11H7NO
Molecular Weight	169.18 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(2-Furyl)benzonitrile; 4-(Furan-2-yl)benzonitrile; 2-(4-Cyanophenyl)furan; p-(2-Furyl)benzonitrile; 4-(2-Furanyl)benzonitrile; Benzonitrile, 4-(2-furanyl)-; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-carbonitrile, 2'-furan-2-yl- (related structure)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Furan-2-Yl-Benzonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity and purity against stringent internal specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is 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 incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.