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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

Toxic
Toxic
Harmful
Harmful
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

Customs Tariff Classification

The international HS code for Benzeneacetonitrile, 2-chloro- (CAS 2856-63-5) is 2926.90.

HS code (international, 6-digit)

2926.90

EU CN code (8-digit)

2926 90 70

Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.

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

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