Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of (4-Fluorophenyl)acetonitrile (CAS: 459-22-3)?
Answer
(4-Fluorophenyl)acetonitrile (CAS: 459-22-3) is a colorless liquid with a molecular weight of approximately 154.15 g/mol. It has a slightly bitter taste and is moderately soluble in water but highly soluble in organic solvents like methanol and ethanol. This compound is relatively stable but can undergo nucleophilic substitution reactions. It has a melting point of -64.5°C and a boiling point of 140°C. It is slightly reactive towards strong bases and can form explosive compounds under certain conditions.
About
CAS No
459-22-3
English Name
(4-Fluorophenyl)acetonitrile
Molecular Formula
C8H6FN
Molecular Weight
135.14 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=CC=C1CC#N)F
InChIKey
JHQBLYITVCBGTO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-08 00:42
