Methyl 4-cyanobenzoate (CAS 1129-35-7) is a white crystalline aromatic ester bearing both cyano and methyl ester groups. These orthogonal functionalities make it a highly versatile building block in organic synthesis, enabling diverse transformations for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, liquid crystals and functional polymers.
Methyl 4-cyanobenzoate
Category:Organic Intermediates
CAS No.:1129-35-7
Product Grade: Industrial Grade
Purity / Assay: 98%
Molecular Formula:C₉H₇NO₂
Molecular Weight:161.16
EINECS No.:214-443-4
Synonym(s):Methyl p-cyanobenzoate; 4-Cyanobenzoic acid methyl ester
Methyl 4-cyanobenzoate (CAS 1129-35-7) is a white crystalline aromatic ester bearing both cyano and methyl ester groups. These orthogonal functionalities make it a highly versatile building block in organic synthesis, enabling diverse transformations for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, liquid crystals and functional polymers.
1. Intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, serving as a starting material for active pharmaceutical ingredients and drug candidates.
2. Building block for liquid crystals and functional polymeric materials, contributing to thermal and structural properties.
3. Precursor for agrochemicals, including pesticides and other crop-protection chemicals.
4. Substrate in chemoselective biotransformation of nitriles and in reagent design for ultrasensitive amine detection.
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CAS No.: 1129-35-7
Product Name: Methyl 4-cyanobenzoate
Purity / Assay:98%
Molecular Formula:C₉H₇NO₂
Molecular Weight:161.16
EINECS No.:214-443-4
Synonym(s):Methyl p-cyanobenzoate; 4-Cyanobenzoic acid methyl ester
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