C8H5NO2
147.13 g/mol
Pharmaceutical IntermediateWarning
4-CYANOBENZOIC ACID
CAS619-65-8EC210-606-9
Category
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
Compound Class
Aromatic
Primary Use
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
4-Cyanobenzoic acid is a chemical compound featuring both a carboxylic acid and a nitrile group on an aromatic ring. It is primarily used as a pharmaceutical intermediate in the manufacturing of various drug substances.
pharmaceutical intermediate
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CAS 619-65-8
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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
4-cyanobenzoic acid
InChIKey
ADCUEPOHPCPMCE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
C1=CC(=CC=C1C#N)C(=O)O
Synonyms (13)
- 4-CYANOBENZOIC ACID
- 4-Carboxybenzonitrile
- 4-Cyanobenzoic acid (3)
- Benzoic acid, 4-cyano-
- Benzoic acid, p-cyano-
- CYANOBENZOIC ACID, 4-
- CYANOBENZOIC ACID, P-
- Terephthalic acid mononitrile
- Terephthalic mononitrile
- p-Carboxybenzonitrile
- p-Cyanobenzoic acid