4-acetyl-benzonitrile, CAS No. 1443-80-7

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1443-80-7

Catalog No. EBD24422

CAS 1443-80-7

Name 4-acetyl-benzonitrile

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 4-Acetylbenzonitrile 4-Cyanoacetophenone 4'-Cyanoacetophenonele 4-Cyanophenylmethylketone Benzonitrile,p-acetyl- Benzonitrile,4-acetyl- Methylp-cyanophenylketone Paracyanoacetophenone 4'-Cyanoacetophenone p-Acetylbenzonitrile 4-NCC6H4COMe 4-acetyl-benzonitrile

Molecular Formula: C9H7NO

Molecular Weight: 145.16

MDL Number: MFCD00001825

Categories: Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Cyano Compounds Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Aldehydes and Ketones

Product Description:

4-Acetylbenzonitrile is an organic compound featuring both a nitrile (-CN) and an acetyl (-COCH3) functional group attached to a benzene ring. It is a white to off-white crystalline solid with a molecular formula of C9H7NO. This compound serves as a versatile and valuable bifunctional building block in organic synthesis. The presence of both an electron-withdrawing nitrile group and a reactive ketone moiety makes it a key intermediate for constructing more complex molecules. It is widely used in the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds, such as pyrazoles and isoxazoles, and as a precursor for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. Its structure allows for further chemical transformations, including nucleophilic addition to the carbonyl group, condensation reactions, and reduction or hydrolysis of the nitrile group. As a common synthetic intermediate, it is primarily utilized in research and development laboratories. Standard safety precautions for handling fine chemicals should be observed.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 56-59 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 95-96°C 14mm

Flash Point: 95-96°C/14mm

Density: 1.11 g/cm3

Storage: 0-6°C

Analytical Data

Appearance: slightly yellow solid