C8H6ClN
151.59 g/mol
Pharmaceutical IntermediateWarning
2-(Chloromethyl)benzonitrile
CAS612-13-5EC210-292-3
Category
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
Compound Class
Aromatic
Primary Use
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
2-(Chloromethyl)benzonitrile is a chemical compound featuring a benzene ring substituted with a chloromethyl group and a nitrile group. It serves as a pharmaceutical intermediate used in the synthesis of other compounds.
Pharmaceutical intermediate for synthesis
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Safety Reference
Warning
H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Customs Tariff Classification
The international HS code for 2-(Chloromethyl)benzonitrile (CAS 612-13-5) 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-(chloromethyl)benzonitrile
InChIKey
ZSHNOXOGXHXLAV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C(=C1)CCl)C#N
Synonyms (11)
- 2-(CHLOROMETHYL)TOLUNITRILE
- 2-(Chloromethyl)benzonitrile
- 2-Cyanobenzyl chloride
- Letrozole Impurity 29
- alpha-Chloro-o-tolunitrile
- o-(Chloromethyl)benzonitrile
- o-Cyanobenzylchloride
- o-Tolunitrile, alpha-chloro-
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