4-Aminobenzonitrile

4-Aminobenzonitrile (also known as 4-Cyanoaniline) is an off-white to beige crystalline organic solid (C7H6N2) used in chemical synthesis, particularly as a building block for dyes, polymers (like azobenzene-containing polythiophenes), and as a derivatization reagent in analytical chemistry, known for its structure containing both an amino group (-NH2) and a nitrile group (-CN) on a benzene ring, with a melting point around 83-87°C, and generally slightly soluble in water but soluble in organic solvents like ethyl acetate.

aminobenzonitrile

Pharmaceutical Applications

  • Intermediate for APIs
  • Used in benzimidazole & quinazolinone synthesis
  • Precursor for antihypertensive, antidiabetic & anticancer intermediates

Dyes & Pigments

  • Used in azo, reactive, disperse dyes
  • Precursor for fluorescent pigments
  • Amino + nitrile group supports coupling chemistry

Agrochemicals

  • Intermediate for herbicides, fungicides, pesticides
  • Used in synthesis of plant growth regulators

Polymers & Materials

  • Used in UV absorbers & specialty polymers
  • Precursor for polybenzoxazoles
  • Improves polymer performance & stability

Specialty Chemicals & R&D

  • Used for heterocycle formation
  • Useful in reduction, condensation & cyclization
  • Applied in photochemical & materials science research