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C9H7N3
157.17 g/mol
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(2-Benzimidazolyl)acetonitrile

CAS4414-88-4EC224-574-9
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Heterocycle
Primary Use
Fluorescent solvent dye intermediate

(2-Benzimidazolyl)acetonitrile is a chemical compound used primarily as an intermediate in the manufacture of fluorescent solvent dyes. Its structure includes a benzimidazole ring and a nitrile group, contributing to its role in dye synthesis.

Intermediate for fluorescent solvent dyes

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Safety Reference

Harmful
Harmful
Warning
H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H332Harmful if inhaled
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

2-(1H-benzimidazol-2-yl)acetonitrile

InChIKey

BWOVACANEIVHST-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C1=CC=C2C(=C1)NC(=N2)CC#N

Synonyms (20)
  • 2-(Cyanomethyl)benzimidazole
  • 2-BENZIMIDAZOLACETONITRILE
  • 2-BENZIMIDAZOLEACETONITRILE
  • 2-CYANOMETHYLBENZ(D)IMIDAZOLE
  • 2-Kyanmethylbenzimidazol
  • Benzimidazole, 2-cyanomethyl-
  • Benzimidazolylacetonitrile