Compound Q&A
How is 4'-Cyano-4-biphenylyl 4-pentylbenzoate (CAS: 59443-80-0) typically synthesized?
Answer
4'-Cyano-4-biphenylyl 4-pentylbenzoate (CAS: 59443-80-0) is typically synthesized through a two-step process. Firstly, 4-biphenylyl 4-pentylbenzoate is prepared by esterification of pentylbenzoic acid with 4-biphenylol. Secondly, the cyanation of the phenolic hydroxyl group is achieved using sodium cyanide in the presence of a base like sodium hydroxide. The reaction yields a high purity product with good selectivity and yield.
About
CAS No
59443-80-0
English Name
4'-Cyano-4-biphenylyl 4-pentylbenzoate
Molecular Formula
C25H23NO2
Molecular Weight
369.5 g/mol
SMILES
CCCCCC1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)OC2=CC=C(C=C2)C3=CC=C(C=C3)C#N
InChIKey
IJKLNWDDXMHCFX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-12-26 02:37
