Description

8-(4-Cyanophenyl)-8-Oxooctanenitrile is a high-purity, specialized organic intermediate featuring both nitrile and ketone functional groups on an extended alkyl chain. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those requiring extended hydrophobic linkers or specific dipolar moieties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for creating advanced organic electronic materials due to its rigid-rod-like structure and polarizable groups.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the synthesis of specialty polymers, including polyamides, polyesters, and high-performance resins, where it can modify chain flexibility and thermal properties.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in academic and industrial labs for methodological studies in organic synthesis, such as cross-coupling reactions and cyano group transformations.
• Coordination Chemistry Ligand Precursor: The nitrile and carbonyl groups can be modified to create chelating ligands for metal complexes used in catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	8-(4-Cyanophenyl)-8-Oxooctanenitrile
CAS No.	898767-56-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₁₆N₂O
Molecular Weight	240.30 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Oxo-8-(4-cyanophenyl)octanenitrile; 4-(7-Cyano-1-oxoheptyl)benzonitrile; 1-(4-Cyanophenyl)-7-cyano-1-heptanone; p-Cyanophenyl 6-cyanohexyl ketone; 8-(4-Cyanophenyl)-8-oxooctanenitrile; 898767-56-1; 4'-(6-Cyanohexanoyl)benzonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 8-(4-Cyanophenyl)-8-Oxooctanenitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis by GC. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound may be hygroscopic; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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