Description

4-(3,5-Dimethylphenyl)Benzonitrile is a specialized aromatic nitrile compound featuring a dimethyl-substituted biphenyl core structure. This compound serves as a valuable high-purity chemical intermediate for advanced organic synthesis, where its specific substitution pattern enables precise molecular construction. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D and agrochemical laboratories for the development of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly in creating molecules with specific steric and electronic properties.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require tailored aromatic systems.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing advanced organic electronic materials due to its rigid, conjugated structure.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis Research: Employed in academic and industrial research to explore new coupling reactions and catalytic processes.
• Polymer Modifier Synthesis: Acts as a monomer or functionalization agent for creating specialty polymers with enhanced thermal or optical properties.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Supplied as a high-purity standard for analytical method development and quality control in chemical manufacturing.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(3,5-Dimethylphenyl)Benzonitrile
CAS No.	935552-89-9
Molecular Formula	C15H13N
Molecular Weight	207.27 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(3,5-Dimethylphenyl)benzonitrile; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-carbonitrile, 3',5'-dimethyl-; 3',5'-Dimethyl[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-carbonitrile; 4-(3,5-Dimethylphenyl)phenyl cyanide; p-(3,5-Dimethylphenyl)benzonitrile; 4-Cyano-3',5'-dimethylbiphenyl
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 4-(3,5-Dimethylphenyl)Benzonitrile adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is fully characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC-MS, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment. We support cGMP and ISO 9001 compliant manufacturing practices for research and development applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light as indicated.

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%
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.