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Aromatic nitriles, phthalides and phthalaldehydes

Functionalized aromatic carbonyl and nitrile intermediates.

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2-(3-Benzoylphenyl)propionitrile

CAS 42872-30-0
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3-(1-Cyanoethyl)benzoic acid

CAS 5537-71-3
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3-(Cyanomethyl)benzoic acid

CAS 5689-33-8
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5-Carboxyphthalide

CAS 4792-29-4
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5-Cyanophthalide

CAS 82104-74-3
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Isophthalaldehyde

CAS 626-19-7
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Methyl 3-(cyanomethyl)benzoate

CAS 68432-92-8
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o-Phthalaldehyde (OPA)

CAS 643-79-8
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Terephthalaldehyde

CAS 623-27-8
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Summary table for this section

Substance Chemical formula CAS number Applications
2-(3-Benzoylphenyl)propionitrile C16H13NO 42872-30-0 Key intermediate in the synthesis of ketoprofen.
3-(1-Cyanoethyl)benzoic acid C10H9NO2 5537-71-3 Intermediate in the synthesis of NSAIDs and other pharmaceutical substances.
3-(Cyanomethyl)benzoic acid C9H7NO2 5689-33-8 Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediate with two functional groups.
5-Carboxyphthalide C9H6O4 4792-29-4 Pharmaceutical intermediate for a range of phthalide derivatives.
5-Cyanophthalide C9H5NO2 82104-74-3 Key intermediate in the synthesis of citalopram and escitalopram.
Isophthalaldehyde C8H6O2 626-19-7 Monomer and crosslinker in the synthesis of polymers and functional materials.
Methyl 3-(cyanomethyl)benzoate C10H9NO2 68432-92-8 Multifunctional intermediate for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
o-Phthalaldehyde (OPA) C8H6O2 643-79-8 Reagent for disinfection and fluorescence analysis of amines.
Terephthalaldehyde C8H6O2 623-27-8 Crosslinker and monomer for polymers, COFs and fluorescent materials.

Data is taken from the manufacturer's 2026 catalog. Specifications are confirmed when ordering and may be changed by the manufacturer.