Compound Q&A
What is 4-Aminobenzonitrile (CAS: 873-74-5)?
Answer
4-Aminobenzonitrile (CAS 873-74-5) is an organic compound with the chemical formula C7H7N3. It features a benzene ring substituted with an amino group (-NH2) at the 4-position and a nitrile group (-CN) at the 1-position. This compound is a white solid with a melting point of 130–132°C and is soluble in polar solvents like ethanol and water. It is commonly used as an intermediate in synthetic chemistry due to its versatile functional groups.
About
CAS No
873-74-5
English Name
4-Aminobenzonitrile
Molecular Formula
C7H6N2
Molecular Weight
118.14 g/mol
SMILES
Nc1ccc(C#N)cc1
InChIKey
YBAZINRZQSAIAY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07
