Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of (3-Chlorophenyl)acetonitrile (CAS: 1529-41-5)?
Answer
(3-Chlorophenyl)acetonitrile is primarily used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It also finds applications in research settings for developing new compounds and in industrial processes for organic chemical manufacturing. Due to its reactivity, it is often utilized in functional group transformations and coupling reactions.
About
CAS No
1529-41-5
English Name
(3-Chlorophenyl)acetonitrile
Molecular Formula
C8H6ClN
Molecular Weight
151.59 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=CC(=C1)Cl)CC#N
InChIKey
GTIKLPYCSAMPNG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-28 11:52
