Factory Supply 2-BIPHENYLACETONITRILE CAS 19853-10-2: User Guide
Table of Contents
1. Product Overview
Chemical Name: 2-Biphenylacetonitrile
CAS Number: 19853-10-2
Molecular Formula: C14H11N
Molecular Weight: 193.25 g/mol
Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder
Purity: ≥98% (HPLC)
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C, protected from light and moisture.
2. Applications of 2-Biphenylacetonitrile
- Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
- Organic Synthesis: Used in cross-coupling reactions and as a precursor for ligands.
- Material Science: Applied in liquid crystal and OLED material production.
- Agrochemicals: Intermediate for pesticides and herbicides.
3. Usage Instructions
Safety Precautions
Wear PPE (gloves, goggles, lab coat) and work in a well-ventilated fume hood.
Solubility
Soluble in DMF, DMSO, and THF; partially soluble in ethanol.
Reaction Conditions
Typical reactions: 0-5°C for nitrile group activation or 80-120°C for coupling reactions.
Purification
Use column chromatography or recrystallization from ethanol/water mixtures.
4. Detailed Use Cases
Case 1: API Synthesis for Anticancer Drugs
Step 1: React 2-Biphenylacetonitrile (5 mmol) with Pd catalyst under Suzuki-Miyaura conditions.
Step 2: Purify via flash chromatography to yield 85% biaryl intermediate.
Case 2: OLED Electron Transport Layer
Process: Incorporate into star-shaped molecules via Knoevenagel condensation, achieving 92% quantum yield.
Case 3: Herbicide Precursor
Method: React with chloropyrimidine at 110°C for 8 hours to create pyridine derivatives.
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