Description

Phenyl-n-Butyronitrile,2- CAS NO 69350-73-8 is a versatile organic nitrile compound, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique phenyl-substituted butyronitrile structure, which provides a reactive nitrile group and an aromatic moiety for constructing complex molecules. This chemical is essential for research and development chemists, as well as production units in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to synthesize active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a benzonitrile or phenylalkylnitrile scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the nitrile group can be transformed into amides, acids, or heterocycles.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials due to its aromatic and polar functional groups.
• Fine Chemical Production: A versatile synthon for manufacturing dyes, pigments, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Phenyl-n-Butyronitrile,2- CAS NO 69350-73-8
CAS No.	69350-73-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₁₁N
Molecular Weight	157.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Phenylbutyronitrile; α-Ethylbenzeneacetonitrile; (2-Phenylbutyl)nitrile; Benzenepropanenitrile, α-ethyl-; Butyronitrile, 2-phenyl-; NSC 404080; 2-Phenylbutanenitrile
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Quality Control

Our Phenyl-n-Butyronitrile,2- is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters such as assay (by GC/HPLC), water content, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring reliability for your critical synthesis workflows.

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 acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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