Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of (3-Methoxyphenyl)acetonitrile (CAS: 19924-43-7)?
Answer
(3-Methoxyphenyl)acetonitrile is a colorless or pale yellow liquid with a molecular weight of approximately 167.17 g/mol. It has a melting point of -51°C, boiling point of 176-177°C, and a solubility of up to 10 g/L in water. It is reactive towards nucleophiles and can undergo nucleophilic substitution reactions. This compound is also soluble in common organic solvents like ethanol, acetone, and dichloromethane.
About
CAS No
19924-43-7
English Name
(3-Methoxyphenyl)acetonitrile
Molecular Formula
C9H9NO
Molecular Weight
147.17 g/mol
SMILES
COC1=CC=CC(=C1)CC#N
InChIKey
LXKNAUOWEJWGTE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-07 00:47
