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C5H5N3
107.11 g/mol
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(1-Imidazolyl)acetonitrile

CAS98873-55-3EC800-836-3
Category
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
Compound Class
Heterocycle
Primary Use
Pharmaceutical Intermediate

(1-Imidazolyl)acetonitrile is a chemical compound used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical products. It features an imidazole ring and a nitrile group, contributing to its reactivity in organic synthesis.

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Safety Reference

Toxic
Toxic
Harmful
Harmful
Danger
H301Toxic if swallowed
H311Toxic in contact with skin
H331Toxic if inhaled
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

2-imidazol-1-ylacetonitrile

InChIKey

ZPGCVVBPGQJSPX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C1=CN(C=N1)CC#N

Synonyms (10)
  • (1-Imidazolyl)acetonitrile
  • 1-(CYANOMETHYL)IMIDAZOLE
  • 1-(Cyanomethyl)-imidazol
  • 1H-imidazol-1-ylacetonitrile
  • 1H-imidazole-1-acetonitrile
  • 2-(1-Imidazolyl)acetonitrile
  • 2-imidazol-1-ylacetonitrile
  • 2-imidazolylethanenitrile