4-Cyano-4'-methylbiphenyl

Name: 4-Cyano-4'-methylbiphenyl
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-039613

About 4-Cyano-4'-methylbiphenyl

Listed under CAS 50670-50-3, 4-Cyano-4'-methylbiphenyl is an impurity of Irbesartan available from Vaqora Chemicals. The compound has the formula C14H11N, corresponding to a molecular weight of 193.24 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 4-(4-methylphenyl)benzonitrile. It is also known as 4'-methyl[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-carbonitrile or [1,1'-biphenyl]-4-carbonitrile, 4'-methyl-.

The product is provided as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 5 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Pharmaceutical QC and development laboratories use this impurity standard of Irbesartan to develop and validate HPLC methods, to set specification limits and to document impurity profiles in ANDA and DMF submissions. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	4-Cyano-4'-methylbiphenyl
Catalogue No.	VQ-039613
CAS Number	50670-50-3
IUPAC name	4-(4-methylphenyl)benzonitrile
Molecular formula	C₁₄H₁₁N
Molecular weight	193.24 g/mol
Exact mass	193.0891
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	QIBWMVSMTSYUSK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=CC=C(C=C2)C#N
PubChem CID	170889

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	3.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	23.8 Å²
Synonyms	4'-methyl[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-carbonitrile, [1,1'-biphenyl]-4-carbonitrile, 4'-methyl-, (1,1'-Biphenyl)-4-carbonitrile, 4'-methyl-, 4'-Methyl(1,1'-biphenyl)-4-carbonitrile, 4'-Methyl-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-carbonitrile, 4'-methylbiphenyl-4-carbonitrile, 4'-Methyl-4-biphenylcarbonitrile, 4-Methyl-[1,1-biphenyl]-4-carbonitrile, 4-(p-tolyl)benzonitrile, 4-Cyano-4'-methylbipheny, 4-methyl 4'-cyanobiphenyl

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H332Harmful if inhaled

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P317, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 4-Cyano-4'-methylbiphenyl?

The CAS Registry Number of 4-Cyano-4'-methylbiphenyl is 50670-50-3. It is also known as 4'-methyl[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-carbonitrile, [1,1'-biphenyl]-4-carbonitrile, 4'-methyl-, (1,1'-Biphenyl)-4-carbonitrile, 4'-methyl-.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 4-Cyano-4'-methylbiphenyl?

4-Cyano-4'-methylbiphenyl has the molecular formula C14H11N and a molecular weight of 193.24 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 4-(4-methylphenyl)benzonitrile.

What is 4-Cyano-4'-methylbiphenyl used for?

4-Cyano-4'-methylbiphenyl is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Irbesartan. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of 4-Cyano-4'-methylbiphenyl can I order?

We supply 4-Cyano-4'-methylbiphenyl in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 4-Cyano-4'-methylbiphenyl?

Yes. Every lot of 4-Cyano-4'-methylbiphenyl is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 4-Cyano-4'-methylbiphenyl be shipped internationally?

Yes. 4-Cyano-4'-methylbiphenyl is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.