Description

4-(1,3-Dioxan-2-ylethyl)benzonitrile is a specialized organic compound featuring a benzonitrile core linked to a 1,3-dioxane protecting group via an ethyl spacer. This unique structure makes it a valuable protected intermediate and key building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in fine chemical and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing who require high-purity, reliable intermediates for complex multi-step syntheses.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those requiring the controlled introduction of a cyano-functionalized aromatic system.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for developing advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the dioxane group offers synthetic versatility.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Acts as a starting material or intermediate in the creation of specialized organic molecules for electronic display applications.
• Organic Synthesis & Process Chemistry: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex molecular architectures, leveraging the protected aldehyde functionality of the dioxane moiety.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized in the custom synthesis of dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals requiring specific aromatic nitrile derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(1,3-Dioxan-2-ylethyl)benzonitrile
CAS No.	89013-02-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₅NO₂
Molecular Weight	217.26 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[2-(4-Cyanophenyl)ethyl]-1,3-dioxane; 4-(2-(1,3-Dioxan-2-yl)ethyl)benzonitrile; Benzonitrile, 4-[2-(1,3-dioxan-2-yl)ethyl]-; 2-(4-Cyanophenethyl)-1,3-dioxane; 4-(1,3-Dioxan-2-ylethyl)benzonitrile; 4-(2-(1,3-Dioxan-2-yl)ethyl)benzonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4-(1,3-Dioxan-2-ylethyl)benzonitrile is produced under a strict quality management system. We employ advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for use in GMP-compliant pharmaceutical synthesis and high-end research applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases. The compound may be hygroscopic; handle and store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability, especially after opening the original container.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 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.