Compound Q&A
What is 4-Biphenylcarbonitrile (CAS: 2920-38-9)?
Answer
4-Biphenylcarbonitrile is an organic compound with the chemical formula C13H10N. It features a biphenyl ring system connected to a nitrile group (-CN) at the 4-position, making it an aromatic nitrile. This compound is typically a colorless solid with a high melting point and low solubility in water, but it dissolves in organic solvents. It is widely used in chemical research and industrial applications due to its structural versatility and reactivity.
About
CAS No
2920-38-9
English Name
4-Biphenylcarbonitrile
Molecular Formula
C13H9N
Molecular Weight
17.03 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=CC=C(C=C2)C#N
InChIKey
BPMBNLJJRKCCRT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07
