CAS 3032-92-6: 4-Ethynylbenzonitrile

4-ethynylbenzonitrile is a monomer that belongs to the chemical family of oxadiazoles. It has been shown to undergo the Suzuki coupling reaction with boronic acid derivatives and other organic molecules, such as 4-ethynylaniline, in a photophysical reaction. The product of this reaction is an oxadiazole derivative. 4-Ethynylbenzonitrile also has functional groups that include a hydrogen bond donor, which allows it to form hydrogen bonds with other molecules. These properties make it suitable for use in structural studies.

4-Ethynylbenzonitrile

4-Ethynylbenzonitrile is used as a synthetic fragment and as a test compound for cross-coupling reactions. It is used in the study of hydrogen bond formation in multifunctional molecules due to the presence of four hydrogen bonding sites. It is also involved in the preparation of 4-[(trimethylsilyl)ethynyl]benzonitrile. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.