Compound Q&A
What is 3-(1-Cyanoethyl)benzoic acid (CAS: 5537-71-3)?
Answer
3-(1-Cyanoethyl)benzoic acid (CAS: 5537-71-3) is an organic compound with the chemical formula C9H8NO2. It features a benzoic acid group attached to a 1-cyanoethyl substituent, making it a versatile intermediate in chemical synthesis. The compound is typically a white solid with moderate solubility in polar solvents and exhibits specific functional group reactivity due to its cyano and carboxylic acid moieties.
About
CAS No
5537-71-3
English Name
3-(1-Cyanoethyl)benzoic acid
Molecular Formula
C10H9NO2
Molecular Weight
175.18 g/mol
SMILES
CC(C#N)C1=CC(=CC=C1)C(=O)O
InChIKey
IRYIYPWRXROPSX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07
