Description

(1,1′-Biphenyl)-4-carbonitrile (CAS No. 2920-38-9), also known as 4-phenylbenzonitrile, is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C₁₃H₉N. This aromatic nitrile features a biphenyl backbone substituted with a cyano group at the para position, making it a valuable intermediate in organic synthesis and materials science. With a molecular weight of 179.22 g/mol, it is widely utilized in research applications, including liquid crystal synthesis, pharmaceutical development, and as a building block for advanced polymers. Our product is rigorously tested for purity and consistency, ensuring optimal performance for laboratory and industrial use. Available in various quantities, it is packaged under controlled conditions to maintain stability and shelf life.

Properties

• CAS Number: 2920-38-9
• Complexity: 211
• IUPAC Name: 4-phenylbenzonitrile
• InChI: InChI=1S/C13H9N/c14-10-11-6-8-13(9-7-11)12-4-2-1-3-5-12/h1-9H
• InChI Key: BPMBNLJJRKCCRT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 179.073499291
• Molecular Formula: C13H9N
• Molecular Weight: 179.22
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=CC=C(C=C2)C#N
• Topological: 23.8
• Monoisotopic Mass: 179.073499291
• Synonyms: 4-CYANOBIPHENYL, 2920-38-9, [1,1′-Biphenyl]-4-carbonitrile, p-Cyanobiphenyl, p-Phenylbenzonitrile, (1,1′-Biphenyl)-4-carbonitrile, EINECS 220-860-2, NSC 176013, DTXSID0062713, EC 220-860-2, DTXCID9037953, 220-860-2, inchi=1/c13h9n/c14-10-11-6-8-13(9-7-11)12-4-2-1-3-5-12/h1-9, 4-Phenylbenzonitrile, 4-Biphenylcarbonitrile, 4-Cyanodiphenyl, Biphenyl-4-carbonitrile, MFCD00001821, 4-Biphenylcarboxylic acid nitrile, NSC-176013, 4-phenylbenzenecarbonitrile, 4-cyano biphenyl, 4-cyano-biphenyl, NSC176013, p-Cyanophenyl benzene, 4-phenyl-benzonitrile, 4-cyano-1, 4-Cyano-1,1′-biphenyl, 4-Phenylbenzonitrile, 95%, BSS95EC67C, SCHEMBL72569, SCHEMBL452394, SCHEMBL703805, SCHEMBL2465105, SCHEMBL6799897, SCHEMBL22556349, SCHEMBL28782655, SCHEMBL28782664, STR02867, SBB063992, STK028923, (1,1′-Biphenyl)-(4-carbonitrile), AKOS005380867, CS-W017260, FC07737, AC-18311, SY050385, 4-Biphenylcarbonitrile;4-Phenylbenzonitrile, NS00006527, ST50825140, EN300-70788, Z57900333

Application

(1,1′-Biphenyl)-4-carbonitrile serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of liquid crystals for display technologies due to its rigid biphenyl structure. It is also employed in pharmaceutical research for the development of bioactive molecules and as a ligand in coordination chemistry. Additionally, this compound finds use in organic electronics and polymer science for creating advanced functional materials.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H302 (30.5%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H312 (31.2%): Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]
• H332 (31.2%): Harmful if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, inhalation]
• H411 (69.5%): Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P270, P271, P273, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P317, P321, P330, P362+P364, P391, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Acute Tox. 4 (30.5%)
• Acute Tox. 4 (31.2%)
• Acute Tox. 4 (31.2%)
• Aquatic Chronic 2 (69.5%)

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