Description

(3-tert-Butylphenyl)Acetonitrile is a versatile aromatic nitrile intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a bulky tert-butyl group and a reactive cyano moiety, makes it a valuable building block for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a sterically hindered aromatic scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the tert-butylphenyl group enhances biological activity and stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of novel polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials due to its rigid aromatic core.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate for manufacturing dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals requiring specific aromatic substitution patterns.

Basic Information

Product Name	(3-tert-Butylphenyl)Acetonitrile
CAS No.	84603-14-5
Molecular Formula	C12H15N
Molecular Weight	173.25 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(tert-Butyl)benzyl cyanide; 3-tert-Butylbenzyl cyanide; (3-tert-Butylphenyl)methanenitrile; 1-(tert-Butyl)-3-(cyanomethyl)benzene; m-tert-Butylphenylacetonitrile; 84603-14-5; 3-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)benzenecetonitrile
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Quality Control

Our (3-tert-Butylphenyl)Acetonitrile is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical R&D and production processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under an inert atmosphere if the container is opened frequently to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 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.