Description

Ethyl 4-Cyanobenzoate is a versatile organic ester compound featuring both cyano and ester functional groups. This chemical serves as a critical pharmaceutical intermediate and a valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the production of active ingredients and complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with benzoate or cyanophenyl motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for creating herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Liquid Crystal & Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or intermediate in the production of specialty polymers and liquid crystal materials.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: Employed in laboratories for constructing complex organic molecules, leveraging its reactive ester and nitrile groups for further transformations.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of certain dyes and organic pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 4-Cyanobenzoate
CAS No.	7153-22-2
Molecular Formula	C10H9NO2
Molecular Weight	175.18 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Cyanobenzoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl p-Cyanobenzoate; Benzoic acid, 4-cyano-, ethyl ester; p-Cyanobenzoic Acid Ethyl Ester; NSC 401119; Ethyl 4-Cyanobenzenecarboxylate; Ethyl 4-Cyano-1-benzoate
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 4-Cyanobenzoate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	57 - 61 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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