INTRODUCTION

4’-Cyanoacetophenone is an organic solid. It belongs to cyclic nitriles category. The presence of cyano group makes the compound reactive to form various intermediates and a few APIs. In organics syntheses, it also used as a catalyst.

Manufacture

It is manufactured by acetylation of benzonitrile with acetic anhydride in presence of a catalyst.

Synonym4-Acetylbenzonitrile
4-Cyanophenyl methyl ketone
CAS no.1443-80-7
EINECS no.215-885-0
Molecular formulaC9H7NO
Molecular weight145.16
Structure

Applications

API – The nitrile is a KRM for:
Ravuconazole, an anti-fungal
Isovucanozole, also an anti-fungal
Antimalarial isonitriles
Some anesthetic and antiallergic agents
Intermediates – It is also used in manufacture of intermediates such as:
4-(1,2,3-thiodiazyl-4-yl)benzoyl chloride
4-(1,2,3-thiodiazyl-4-yl)benzonitrile
(S)-1-(4-cyanophenyl)ethanamine
4-Cyanophenylglyoxal hydrate
1-Bromo-4-cyanoacetophenone
4-Acetylbenozoic acid
Others
As additive in fuel and lubricant formulations
Uses in polymers and fragrances are cited in the literature

SPECIFICATIONS

TestUnitSpecifications
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification by IRShould conform with standard
SolubilitySoluble in methanol and chloroform
Melting range°C55.0 – 58.0
Loss on drying% w/wMax 0.50
Purity by GC% áreaMin 98.0

STORAGE

Stored at ambient temperature

PACKING

25 kg HDPE drum

REACH Status

Not registered

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