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C7H4ClN
137.56 g/mol
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4-CHLOROBENZONITRILE

CAS623-03-0EC210-765-4
Category
Dye & Pigment
Compound Class
Aromatic
Primary Use
Intermediate for red pigment production

4-Chlorobenzonitrile is an organic compound that appears as a white solid. It is one of three isomers of chlorobenzonitrile and is produced industrially by ammoxidation of 4-chlorotoluene.

Intermediate for red pigment production

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Referencestereoisomer of

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Safety Reference

Toxic
Toxic
Harmful
Harmful
Environmental Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Danger
H302Harmful if swallowed
H311Toxic in contact with skin
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H332Harmful if inhaled
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

4-chlorobenzonitrile

InChIKey

GJNGXPDXRVXSEH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C1=CC(=CC=C1C#N)Cl

Synonyms (22)
  • PCBN
  • 1-CHLORO-4-BENZONITRILE
  • 1-chloro-4-cyanobenzene
  • 1-cyano-4-chlorobenzene
  • 4-CHLOROBENZONITRILE
  • 4-CYANOPHENYL CHLORID
  • 4-Chlorobenzoic acid nitrile
  • 4-Cyanochlorobenzene
  • 4-chiorobenzonitrile
  • 4-chlorbenzonitrile
  • 4-chlorobenzenecarbonitrile
  • 4-chlorobenzonitril
  • 4-chlorocyanobenzene
  • Benzonitrile, 4-chloro-
  • Benzonitrile, p-chloro-
  • p-Chlorobenzonitrile
  • p-Chlorocyanobenzene
  • p-Cyanochlorobenzene