Description

3-Phenoxyphthalonitrile is a high-purity organic chemical intermediate characterized by its distinct molecular structure combining phthalonitrile and phenoxy functionalities. This compound matters for its role as a critical precursor in the synthesis of advanced materials, particularly phthalocyanine dyes and pigments, where it imparts specific solubility and spectral properties. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the specialty chemicals, advanced pigments, and organic electronics sectors seeking to develop high-performance products.

Application

• Key Intermediate for Phthalocyanine Synthesis: Serves as a crucial building block for manufacturing metallophthalocyanines, which are used as blue and green organic pigments and dyes.
• Specialty Dyes and Pigments: Used in the production of high-value colorants for inks, coatings, plastics, and textiles requiring specific lightfastness and chemical stability.
• Organic Semiconductor Materials: Acts as a precursor for the development of n-type organic semiconductor materials used in organic field-effect transistors (OFETs) and photovoltaic devices.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new macrocyclic compounds, ligands, and functional materials.
• Photosensitizers: Potential use in the development of compounds for photodynamic therapy and other light-activated applications.
• Catalyst Ligand Systems: Can be utilized to synthesize novel ligand frameworks for coordination chemistry and catalysis.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	3-Phenoxyphthalonitrile
CAS No.	77474-62-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₈N₂O
Molecular Weight	220.23 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Phenoxybenzene-1,2-dicarbonitrile; 1,2-Dicyano-3-phenoxybenzene; 3-Phenoxy-1,2-benzenedicarbonitrile; Phthalonitrile, 3-phenoxy-; Phenoxyphthalonitrile; 3-Phenoxyphthalodinitrile; 3-Phenoxy-1,2-dicyanobenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Phenoxyphthalonitrile is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the declared 98% minimum purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The product should be kept away from strong oxidizing agents and moisture to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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