Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of (2,4-Dichlorophenyl)acetonitrile (CAS: 6306-60-1)?
Answer
(2,4-Dichlorophenyl)acetonitrile is a yellow to orange crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 217.02 g/mol. It has a low solubility in water but is soluble in common organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. Chemically, it is moderately reactive, particularly towards nucleophilic substitution reactions. Its crystalline form allows for effective purification and crystallization techniques.
About
CAS No
6306-60-1
English Name
(2,4-Dichlorophenyl)acetonitrile
Molecular Formula
C8H5Cl2N
Molecular Weight
186.03 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=C(C=C1Cl)Cl)CC#N
InChIKey
VJARIBGMDPJLCL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-08 00:42
