Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of methyl 3-(cyanomethyl)benzoate (CAS: 68432-92-8)?
Answer
Methyl 3-(cyanomethyl)benzoate (CAS: 68432-92-8) is a crystalline compound with a molecular weight of approximately 182.14 g/mol. It is sparingly soluble in water but highly soluble in common organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. The compound is moderately reactive due to the presence of the cyano group and the ester functionality, making it susceptible to hydrolysis and nucleophilic substitution reactions.
About
CAS No
68432-92-8
English Name
methyl 3-(cyanomethyl)benzoate
Molecular Formula
C10H9NO2
Molecular Weight
175.18 g/mol
SMILES
COC(=O)C1=CC=CC(=C1)CC#N
InChIKey
XSNUGLQVCGENEM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-09 08:06
