Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 2-Chloro-3-methylbenzonitrile (CAS: 15013-71-5)?
Answer
2-Chloro-3-methylbenzonitrile (CAS: 15013-71-5) is a colorless to light yellow liquid with a molecular weight of approximately 168.04 g/mol. It has a low solubility in water but is readily soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. It is moderately reactive, especially towards nucleophiles, and can undergo substitution and addition reactions. It crystallizes in the monoclinic system at low temperatures.
About
CAS No
15013-71-5
English Name
2-Chloro-3-methylbenzonitrile
Molecular Formula
C8H6ClN
Molecular Weight
140.61 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=C(C(=CC=C1)C#N)Cl
InChIKey
RBHUDDGPJRWBTF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-11-07 19:01
