C8H6ClN
151.59 g/mol
Pharmaceutical IntermediateDanger
Benzeneacetonitrile, 2-chloro-
CAS2856-63-5EC220-669-4
Category
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
Compound Class
Halocarbon
Primary Use
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
Benzeneacetonitrile, 2-chloro- is a chlorinated aromatic nitrile compound used as a building block in organic synthesis. It serves as a pharmaceutical intermediate for the preparation of various active pharmaceutical ingredients.
Pharmaceutical intermediate for synthesisBuilding block in organic synthesis
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Safety Reference
Danger
H301Toxic if swallowed
H311Toxic in contact with skin
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H330Fatal if inhaled
H331Toxic if inhaled
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-(2-chlorophenyl)acetonitrile
InChIKey
MRDUURPIPLIGQX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C(=C1)CC#N)Cl
Synonyms (12)
- (2-Chlorophenyl)acetonitrile
- (o-Chlorophenyl)acetonitrile
- 2-Chlorobenzeneacetonitrile
- 2-Chlorobenzyl cyanide
- Pyrimethamine Impurity 6
- o-Chlorobenzyl cyanide