4-Methoxyphenyl acetonitrile has carved out its place as a go-to intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials. For procurement teams focused on safety, quality, and compliance, this compound presents both opportunity and challenge. Working at a chemical supplier in Shanghai, I saw how real-world buyers weigh origin, certification, and packaging right alongside price. Demand for reliable sources keeps growing, and trusted China suppliers offer competitive factory prices and consistent batch quality, helping firms balance cost and performance.
This compound, carrying HS-Code 2926909090, shows a clear, pale-to-light yellow liquid or crystalline form. Its molecular formula—C9H9NO—gives a molar mass near 147.18 g/mol. In the lab or warehouse, a specific density of about 1.1 g/cm³ and melting point around 44-46°C provide clarity on physical handling. Seasoned buyers check that the material’s chemical structure and purity match the project’s demands before committing to a shipment. Whether you plan to use it as a raw material for bulk synthesis or as a reference standard, asking for a COA with every batch makes sense.
No chemical story is complete without honest talk about hazards. 4-Methoxyphenyl acetonitrile falls into the category of harmful materials, demanding up-to-date MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet), reliable SDS files, and strict PPE rules for every handler—from drum filling in a China factory to decanting in a western lab. Listed in REACH dossiers and backed by TDS (Technical Data Sheets), this compound lines up with most ISO and SGS certified workflows. Many buyers want kosher and halal certificates for global sales, pushing manufacturers to keep their documentation sharp and audits up-to-date. “Safe, not sorry” was a saying in our factory. One overlooked safety spec can cost much more than a small delay in supply.
Every purchasing manager battles with MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity) and the tension between bulk CIF/FOB quotes and smaller liter-scale “frees-ample” samples. From my years in chemical trading, the sharpest buyers skip guesswork—send a specific inquiry, set the desired purity, ask about lead time, request OEM packaging if needed, and push for a firm CIF or FOB price. China-based suppliers often provide flexibility that European or North American competitors cannot, but clear communication wins out. For larger projects, buyers shrewdly secure a test sample and triple-check the lot against accepted specifications before locking in a purchase order.
This market changes fast—trade policy, environmental law, and logistics all impact price and availability. Over recent years, updates in China’s chemical plant policy sent ripple effects through global buyers’ procurement teams. These shifts favor well-established manufacturers with certified, ISO-compliant sites and professional export teams. Suppliers with on-the-ground storage and transparent logistics tend to deliver on time, even during supply chain snags or customs checks. Experience shows that long-term buyers keep tabs on news out of China and invest in trusted relationships with their chemical partners, not just the product on the invoice.
