Description

4-(4-Cyanophenyl)-2-Methyl-1-Butene is a specialized organic intermediate featuring a phenyl ring substituted with a cyano group and an aliphatic chain containing a terminal alkene. This compound matters as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting CNS disorders or inflammation.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the cyano and alkene functionalities offer sites for further chemical modification.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized monomers and intermediates used in electronic display technologies.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: The reactive alkene group allows for incorporation into polymer chains via copolymerization or grafting, modifying material properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying new catalytic reactions, such as cross-coupling or metathesis, due to its distinct functional groups.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing more complex fine chemicals, dyes, and specialty additives.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(4-Cyanophenyl)-2-Methyl-1-Butene
CAS No.	90433-26-4
Molecular Formula	C12H13N
Molecular Weight	171.24 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-4-(4-cyanophenyl)-1-butene; 4-(4-Cyanophenyl)-2-methylbut-1-ene; 1-Butene, 4-(4-cyanophenyl)-2-methyl-; 4-Cyanobenzylbutene; p-Cyanophenyl-2-methyl-1-butene; 2-Methyl-1-(4-cyanophenyl)-3-butene (tautomeric form); 4-(p-Cyanophenyl)-2-methyl-1-butene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(4-Cyanophenyl)-2-Methyl-1-Butene is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles by techniques such as HPLC, GC, and NMR are available upon request. We support cGMP standards for pharmaceutical applications and can tailor specifications to meet specific project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). The compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be kept under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to prevent potential oxidation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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