Compound Q&A
How is 4'-Ethyl-4-biphenylcarbonitrile (CAS: 58743-75-2) typically synthesized?
Answer
4'-Ethyl-4-biphenylcarbonitrile is typically synthesized via nucleophilic aromatic substitution. The reaction usually involves the reaction of 4-ethoxybiphenyl with phosgene in the presence of a catalyst such as potassium carbonate. The process can yield up to 90% of the compound with good selectivity.
About
CAS No
58743-75-2
English Name
4'-Ethyl-4-biphenylcarbonitrile
Molecular Formula
C15H13N
Molecular Weight
17.031 g/mol
SMILES
CCC1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=CC=C(C=C2)C#N
InChIKey
DLLIPJSMDJCZRF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-13 09:53