Description

4-(2-Cyanoacetyl)Benzenecarbonitrile is a high-purity, versatile chemical intermediate featuring both cyano and acetyl functional groups on a benzene ring. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a critical building block for synthesizing complex heterocyclic compounds and advanced functional materials. It is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and high-performance polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various heterocyclic scaffolds, including pyridines, pyrimidines, and pyrroles, which are core structures in many active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactivity to create compounds with specific biological activity.
• Functional Material Development: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers, dyes, and pigments with enhanced thermal or optical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex molecular architectures via reactions at the cyano and acetyl groups, such as condensations and cyclizations.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Useful for synthesizing novel chelating ligands for metal complexes used in catalysis and material science applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(2-Cyanoacetyl)Benzenecarbonitrile
CAS No.	71292-11-0
Molecular Formula	C10H6N2O
Molecular Weight	170.17 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(2-Cyanoacetyl)benzonitrile; 2-(4-Cyanobenzoyl)acetonitrile; 4-Cyanophenacyl cyanide; 4-Cyanobenzoylacetonitrile; 1-(4-Cyanophenyl)-2-cyanoethanone; p-Cyanophenacyl cyanide; 4-(Cyanocarbonylmethyl)benzonitrile; α-Cyano-4-cyanophenacyl
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4-(2-Cyanoacetyl)Benzenecarbonitrile is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure consistent high purity and identity through advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your specific R&D or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound may be moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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