Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of 2-Hydroxy-6-methylbenzonitrile (CAS: 73289-66-4)?
Answer
2-Hydroxy-6-methylbenzonitrile (CAS: 73289-66-4) is widely used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of certain antifungal and antiviral drugs. It is also utilized in the preparation of dyes and as a reagent in organic chemistry research.
About
CAS No
73289-66-4
English Name
2-Hydroxy-6-methylbenzonitrile
Molecular Formula
C8H7NO
Molecular Weight
122.17 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=C(C(=CC=C1)O)C#N
InChIKey
YQVKRULJRQDXJA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-11-12 11:45
