P-Tolunitrile | 104-85-8
Cas No :
104-85-8
Form :
Solid
Molecular Weight :
117.15
Molecular Formula :
C8H7N
Boiling Point :
103 - 106 °C
Melting Point :
26 - 28 °C
Description :
Overview of P-Tolunitrile
P-Tolunitrile (4-Methylbenzonitrile, 4-Cyanotoluene) is an aromatic nitrile used as a pharmaceutical intermediate, chemical building block, and in organic synthesis. It is renowned for its para-substituted meth and nitrile groups that provide distinct reactivity patterns. P. Tolunitrile is extensively used to manufacture agricultural chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and also as an intermediate in fine chemical syntheses.
The compound is an uncolored to light yellow solid with a slight odor characteristic. The nitrile functional group, together with its active methyl substituent, provides an effective reactivity to many transformations.
Other related products include Benzonitrile, P-Toluidine, P-Anisidine, and various aromatic nitriles that are used for chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Application of P-Tolunitrile
Pharmaceutical Synthesis
- It is used to synthesize pharmaceutical intermediates
- Used in the preparation of drug chemicals
- Utilized in the production of cardio-protective drugs
- Applied in developing CNS active compounds
- Utilized in the creation of antihypertensive medications
- Utilized in the process of preparing pharmaceutical APIs
- Utilized in medical Chemistry applications
- Applied in drug discovery research
Chemical Synthesis
- It is used in the preparation of substituted benzonitriles
- Used for heterocyclic compound synthesis
- used in Friedel-Craft reactions
- It is used in nucleophilic aromatic substitution
- Utilized in the production of carboxylic acid derivatives (via hydrolysis)
- Utilized in the process of synthesizing amidines as well as amidoximes.
- It is used in the development of specific chemical
- It is used in fine chemical production
Agrochemical and Industrial
- Utilized in the production of agricultural chemical intermediates
- Used in the manufacture of herbicides
- It is used to make special polymers
- Applied in developing performance chemicals
- It is used in material research in science
- It is used in industrial chemical production
Safety and Guidelines for Handling
- Do not inhale dust or the vapors
- Nitrile compounds can produce cyanide. Use with care.
- Make sure you wear gloves, goggles, as well as protective clothes
- Use in areas that are well ventilated.
- Keep in tightly sealed containers, away from direct heat
- Avoid the oxidizing agents and strong acids.
- Be sure to follow COA and MSDS guidelines completely.
Where can I buy P-Tolunitrile?
P-Tolunitrile Manufacturer
ChemicalBull provides P-Tolunitrile with high purity, which meets industrial and pharmaceutical quality requirements.
P-Tolunitrile Supplier & Distributor
- Large quantities of HTML0 are available to research and pharmaceutical companies.
- Grades with high purity (98 percent, 99 percent)
- Pharmaceutical and technical grades
- COA MSDS as well as specifications are provided.
MSDS
Provides detailed safety guidelines as well as hazard identification and procedures for handling.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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What is P-Tolunitrile synthesis?
Prepared by dehydration of p-toluamide, or ammoxidation of p-xylene, or via Sandmeyer reaction from p-toluidine. -
What is P-Tolunitrile boiling point?
Boiling point approximately 217-218°C. -
What is P-Tolunitrile formula?
Molecular formula: C₈H₇N or CH₃C₆H₄CN with molecular weight 117.15 g/mol. -
What is P-Tolunitrile molecular weight?
Molecular weight: 117.15 g/mol. -
What is P-Tolunitrile structure?
Benzene ring with methyl (-CH₃) and nitrile (-CN) groups in para positions.