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C4H6ClN
103.55 g/mol
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4-Chlorobutyronitrile

CAS628-20-6EC211-031-6
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Halocarbon
Primary Use
Chemical intermediate for synthesis

4-Chlorobutyronitrile is a chemical compound used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis. It contains both a chlorine atom and a nitrile group, making it a versatile building block for producing various other chemicals.

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Safety Reference

Toxic
Toxic
Harmful
Harmful
Danger
H301Toxic if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

4-chlorobutanenitrile

InChIKey

ZFCFBWSVQWGOJJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C(CC#N)CCl

Synonyms (9)
  • 1-Chloro-3-cyanopropane
  • 3-chloro-1-cyanopropane
  • 4-Chlorobutanenitrile
  • 4-Chlorobutyronitrile
  • ?-Chlorobutyronitrile
  • BUTYRONITRILE, 4-CHLORO-
  • Butanenitrile, 4-chloro-
  • Gamma-chloropropyl cyanide
  • gamma-Chlorobutyronitrile