Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 4-cyanobenzoyl chloride (CAS: 6068-72-0)?
Answer
4-Cyanobenzoyl chloride is a white crystalline solid with a high melting point of 95-96°C. Its molecular weight is approximately 223.17 g/mol. It is slightly soluble in water but readily soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and dichloromethane. The compound is highly reactive, especially towards nucleophiles, and undergoes substitution reactions readily.
About
CAS No
6068-72-0
English Name
4-cyanobenzoyl chloride
Molecular Formula
C8H4ClNO
Molecular Weight
165.57 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=CC=C1C#N)C(=O)Cl
InChIKey
USEDMAWWQDFMFY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-10 15:15
