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What are the physical and chemical properties of 1H-Pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-5-carbonitrile (CAS: 517918-95-5)?
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1H-Pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-5-carbonitrile is a crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 223.19 g/mol. It has low water solubility (0.002 g/100 mL at 25°C) and is generally stable under normal conditions. It reacts readily with bases and nucleophiles. It is an amphoteric compound, showing both acidic and basic properties. Reactivity towards electrophiles and nucleophiles is moderate.
About
CAS No
517918-95-5
English Name
1H-Pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-5-carbonitrile
Molecular Formula
C8H5N3
Molecular Weight
17.03 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CNC2=NC=C(C=C21)C#N
InChIKey
DRAQIXNADYAISI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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