P-tolunitrile

P-tolunitrile (CAS 104-85-8), also known as 4-cyanotoluene, is an aromatic nitrile compound used as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Where is P-tolunitrile used?

• Pharmaceutical synthesis: precursor to active pharmaceutical ingredients
• Fragrance manufacturing: intermediate in production of aromatic compounds where controlled functionalization is required
• Agrochemical production: contributes to synthesis of herbicides and fungicides through established nitrile chemistry pathways
• Industrial cleaning and biocide formulations may incorporate derivatives produced from this intermediate.

Good to know: Buyers should confirm purity specifications and impurity profiles directly with the supplier. The material is handled according to standard industrial safety protocols for aromatic nitriles.

Commercial specifications

• Purity grades typically ranging from technical to high-purity for pharmaceutical and specialty chemical applications
• Standard packaging configurations including drums and intermediate bulk containers suited to industrial procurement volumes