Description

4-(4-α-Cumylphenoxy)Phthalonitrile is a high-purity, specialized organic intermediate of significant importance in advanced material synthesis. Its core value lies in its role as a critical precursor for the production of phthalocyanine dyes and pigments, which are renowned for their exceptional stability and vivid coloration. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D teams in the pigments, dyes, advanced polymers, and organic electronics sectors seeking to develop high-performance materials.

Application

• Key precursor for Phthalocyanine Pigments & Dyes: Serves as a fundamental building block in synthesizing high-value copper, nickel, and metal-free phthalocyanines used in inks, coatings, and plastics.
• Organic Semiconductor Materials: Utilized in research and development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and photovoltaic cells due to its electron-deficient phthalonitrile core.
• Advanced Polymer Synthesis: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating high-temperature resistant polymers and specialty polyimides.
• Chemical Sensor Development: Employed in the fabrication of chemosensors and biosensors where phthalocyanine derivatives are used as active sensing layers.
• Catalysis Research: Used to synthesize metallophthalocyanine complexes that function as catalysts in various organic oxidation and reduction reactions.
• Liquid Crystal and Nonlinear Optical Materials: Investigated for use in creating materials with specific optical properties for display technologies and photonics.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	4-(4-α-Cumylphenoxy)Phthalonitrile
CAS No.	83482-57-9
Molecular Formula	C23H18N2O
Molecular Weight	338.41 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(4-(α,α-Dimethylbenzyl)phenoxy)phthalonitrile; 4-(4-(2-Phenylpropan-2-yl)phenoxy)phthalonitrile; p-Cumylphenoxy phthalonitrile; 4-(4-(1-Methyl-1-phenylethyl)phenoxy)phthalonitrile; Phthalonitrile, 4-[4-(1-methyl-1-phenylethyl)phenoxy]-; 4-(4-(Dimethylphenylmethyl)phenoxy)phthalonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 4-(4-α-Cumylphenoxy)Phthalonitrile adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy to verify identity and quantify impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and specific impurity profiles is provided with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your material specifications.

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. The compound may be light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to direct light should be avoided.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%

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