p-Tolunitrile
CAS 104-85-8
EC 203-244-8
Formula C8H7N
MW 117.15 g/mol
Flavors & Fragrances Personal Care & CosmeticsFood & Nutrition Flavoring & AcidulantPreservation & BiocideAntioxidant & Stabilizer
Description
p-Tolunitrile (CAS 104-85-8, EC 203-244-8) is an aromatic nitrile compound also known as 4-Cyanotoluene, p-Tolylnitrile, and PCT. It carries no assigned E-code and is classified under HS code 29269095. The molecular formula is C8H7N.
In personal care formulations, p-Tolunitrile contributes floral-almond fragrance character and acts as a preservation aid by disrupting microbial cell membrane function at low concentrations. In food and nutrition applications, it functions as a flavoring agent and antioxidant stabilizer, helping to retard oxidative degradation in finished products.
p-Tolunitrile is available in technical and fragrance-grade forms and is supplied in compliance with REACH registration requirements applicable to EU markets. Procurement quantities are offered in standard drum and bulk packaging formats. Buyers should confirm grade suitability against FCC or relevant pharmacopoeial specifications for their intended application.
In personal care formulations, p-Tolunitrile contributes floral-almond fragrance character and acts as a preservation aid by disrupting microbial cell membrane function at low concentrations. In food and nutrition applications, it functions as a flavoring agent and antioxidant stabilizer, helping to retard oxidative degradation in finished products.
p-Tolunitrile is available in technical and fragrance-grade forms and is supplied in compliance with REACH registration requirements applicable to EU markets. Procurement quantities are offered in standard drum and bulk packaging formats. Buyers should confirm grade suitability against FCC or relevant pharmacopoeial specifications for their intended application.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | 29.5 °C |
| Boiling Point | 220 °C |
| Density | 0.981 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| Flash Point | 185 °F |
| Appearance | beige solid |
| Color | Clear |
| Form | Viscous Liquid |
| Water Solubility | <0.1 g/100 mL at 17 ºC |
| Refractive Index | 1.5285-1.5305 |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Danger GHS07 GHS08
H
H315H319H334H335H412
P
P233P260P261P264P271P273P280P284P319P321P403P405P501P264+P265P302+P352P304+P340P332+P317P337+P317P342+P316P362+P364P403+P233P305+P351+P338
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29269095 |
| Storage Class | 11 - Combustible Solids |
| WGK (Germany) | 2 |
Other Names
4-methylbenzonitrileCNTPCT4-TOLUNITRILEp-Tolylnitrile4-CYANOTOLUENEp-CyanotolueneP-CYANO TOLUENE
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