3-Cyanobenzaldehyde, CAS No. 24964-64-5

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24964-64-5

Catalog No. EBD38840

CAS 24964-64-5

Name 3-Cyanobenzaldehyde

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 3-Formylbenzonitrile m-Cyanobenzaldehyde 7-methylbenzo[b]naphtho[2,3-d]thiophene 3-Cyanobenzaldehyde

Molecular Formula: C8H5NO

Molecular Weight: 131.13

MDL Number: MFCD00003344

Categories: Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Aldehydes and Ketones Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Cyano Compounds Materials Chemistry > Optoelectronic and Organic Semiconductor Materials > OLED and Organic Optoelectronic Precursors

Product Description:

3-Cyanobenzaldehyde is a bifunctional organic building block featuring both an aldehyde group and a cyano group attached to a benzene ring. This molecular structure allows it to serve as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis, where the aldehyde can undergo condensation, reduction, or reductive amination, while the cyano group can be hydrolyzed to a carboxylic acid or reduced to an amine. Its primary application is as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly for constructing heterocyclic compounds and drug-like molecules. It is commonly used in the preparation of kinase inhibitors, antiviral agents, and other small-molecule drug candidates. Additionally, it is employed in the synthesis of fine chemicals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. The compound is typically a white to light yellow crystalline solid and should be stored under inert atmosphere to prevent oxidation.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 75-78 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 210 °C(lit.)

Flash Point: 209-210°C

Density: 1.15 g/cm3

Solubility: insoluble

Analytical Data

Appearance: white to light yellow cryst. powder or chunks