C10H9NO
159.18 g/mol
Pharmaceutical IntermediateWarning
Alpha-Phenylacetoacetonitrile
CAS4468-48-8EC224-737-4
Category
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
Compound Class
Aromatic
Primary Use
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
alpha-Phenylacetoacetonitrile is a chemical compound commonly used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical manufacturing. It features a structure containing an aromatic ring and a nitrile functional group, which contributes to its utility in organic synthesis.
Pharmaceutical intermediate for synthesis of active compoundsLaboratory research reagent in organic chemistry
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Safety Reference
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
3-oxo-2-phenylbutanenitrile
InChIKey
KHNWFTMUBKJWRZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC(=O)C(C#N)C1=CC=CC=C1
Synonyms (28)
- APAAN
- 1-Cyano-1-phenyl-2-propanone
- 1-Cyano-1-phenylpropan-2-one
- 2-Acetyl-2-phenylacetonitrile
- 2-Oxo-1-phenylpropyl cyanide
- 2-Phenylacetoacetonitrile
- 3-Oxo-2-phenylbutanenitrile
- 3-Oxo-2-phenylbutyronitrile
- ?-Acetylphenylacetonitrile
- Acetoacetonitrile, 2-phenyl-
- Acetonitrile, phenylaceto
- DEA NO. 8512
- Oxazolidine (Technical Grade)
- Phenyl-acetyl-acetonitril
- Phenylacetoacetonitrile
- USAF PE-1
- a-Acetyl-benzeneacetonitrile
- a-acetylphenylacetonitrile
- alpha-Phenylacetoacetonitrile