Description

4-Phenoxyphenylacetonitrile is a versatile aromatic nitrile compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure makes it a valuable precursor for the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to synthesize complex molecules with high yield and specificity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with diphenyl ether or biphenyl-like scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a precursor in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for creating advanced functional materials used in display technologies.
• Polymer & Resin Modifiers: Incorporated into polymer chains to modify thermal stability, rigidity, or optical properties.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the production of specialized dyes and organic pigments.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: A valuable substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) to form complex biaryl structures.
• Chemical Research & Development: Used in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Phenoxyphenylacetonitrile
CAS No.	92163-15-0
Molecular Formula	C14H11NO
Molecular Weight	209.24 g/mol
Synonyms	(4-Phenoxyphenyl)acetonitrile; 2-(4-Phenoxyphenyl)acetonitrile; p-Phenoxyphenylacetonitrile; 4-Phenoxybenzyl cyanide; (4-Phenoxybenzyl)cyanide; NSC 405124; 92163-15-0; Acetonitrile, (4-phenoxyphenyl)-
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Quality Control

Our 4-Phenoxyphenylacetonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates under cGMP or ISO 9001 frameworks.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The product is stable under recommended storage conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	65 - 70 °C
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.