Compound Q&A
How is 3-cyanobenzoic acid (CAS: 1877-72-1) typically synthesized?
Answer
3-Cyanobenzoic acid is typically synthesized by the reaction of benzoic acid with nitrogen trichloride (NCl3) or by the nitration of benzoic acid followed by hydrolysis. The nitration step yields 2,4,6-trinitrobenzoic acid, which is then reduced to 3-cyanobenzoic acid using various methods such as copper catalysis or hydrogenation.
About
CAS No
1877-72-1
English Name
3-cyanobenzoic acid
Molecular Formula
C8H5NO2
Molecular Weight
147.13 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=CC(=C1)C(=O)O)C#N
InChIKey
GYLKKXHEIIFTJH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-28 13:06
