3-Cyanobenzoic acid, CAS No. 1877-72-1

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1877-72-1

Catalog No. EBD35266

CAS 1877-72-1

Name 3-Cyanobenzoic acid

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 3-Carboxybenzonitrile m-Cyanobenzoicacid 3-cyanobenzoate 3-Cyanobenzoicacid rarechemalbe0051 isophthalicacidmononitrile benzoicacid,m-cyano- m-carboxybenzonitrile 3-cyanobenzoicacidm-cyanobenzoicacid

Molecular Formula: C8H5NO2

Molecular Weight: 147.13

MDL Number: MFCD00002486

Categories: Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Carboxylic Acids and Esters Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Cyano Compounds

Product Description:

3-Cyanobenzoic acid is an organic compound featuring a benzene ring substituted with a carboxylic acid group at the 1-position and a cyano group at the 3-position. It appears as a white to off-white crystalline powder. This compound serves as a key building block in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly for constructing small molecule drug fragments. The cyano group can be hydrolyzed to amides or carboxylic acids, or reduced to amines, while the carboxylic acid enables amide bond formation, making it versatile for developing drug candidates targeting various therapeutic areas. It is also widely used as a synthetic intermediate in organic chemistry for preparing more complex molecules. Additionally, 3-cyanobenzoic acid is utilized in the synthesis of agrochemicals and specialty chemicals. It should be handled with standard laboratory safety precautions, as it may cause irritation to skin and eyes.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 220-224 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 324.7 °C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: 150.1 °C

Density: 1.32 g/cm3

Storage: Store at RT.

Analytical Data

Appearance: white powder