3-Cyanophenol, CAS No. 873-62-1

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873-62-1

Catalog No. EBD26362

CAS 873-62-1

Name 3-Cyanophenol

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 3-Cyanophenol 3-Hydroxybenzoicacidnitrile m-hydroxybenzonitrile 3-Hydroxybenzonitrile

Molecular Formula: C7H5NO

Molecular Weight: 119.12

MDL Number: MFCD00002252

Categories: Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Phenols and Ethers Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Cyano Compounds

Product Description:

3-Cyanophenol is an organic compound featuring both a phenolic hydroxyl group and a cyano group attached to a benzene ring at the meta position. It is a white to off-white crystalline solid with a molecular formula of C7H5NO. This compound serves as a versatile bifunctional building block in organic synthesis. The phenolic group allows for etherification or esterification reactions, while the cyano group can be hydrolyzed to carboxylic acids, reduced to amines, or participate in various cycloaddition and nucleophilic addition reactions. It is commonly used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, dyes, and advanced materials, where its structure provides a handle for further functionalization. As a chemical intermediate, it is handled in laboratory and industrial settings with standard precautions for nitriles and phenols, requiring adequate ventilation and personal protective equipment to avoid inhalation, skin contact, or ingestion.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 78-81 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 254.3 °C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: 107.6 °C

Density: 1.22 g/cm3

Analytical Data

Appearance: almost white to light brown crystalline powder