Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 1-Phenylcyclopentanecarbonitrile (CAS: 77-57-6)?
Answer
1-Phenylcyclopentanecarbonitrile is a colorless to light yellow crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 152.18 g/mol. It is slightly soluble in water but miscible with organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. Chemically, it is stable under normal conditions but reacts with strong bases to form phenylcyclopentane. It has a melting point of 64-66°C and a boiling point of 259°C. This compound is used in various applications due to its chemical stability and reactivity.
About
CAS No
77-57-6
English Name
1-Phenylcyclopentanecarbonitrile
Molecular Formula
C12H13N
Molecular Weight
17.03 g/mol
SMILES
C1CCC(C1)(C#N)C2=CC=CC=C2
InChIKey
GDXMFFGTPGAGGX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-07 19:42
