Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 4-(imidazol-1-ylmethyl)benzonitrile (CAS: 112809-54-8)?
Answer
4-(imidazol-1-ylmethyl)benzonitrile is a white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 215.17 g/mol. It has a low solubility in water but is soluble in common organic solvents like acetone, acetonitrile, and dimethylformamide. The compound is moderately reactive and can undergo nucleophilic substitution and condensation reactions. It has a melting point of 178-179°C and a boiling point of around 260°C under reduced pressure.
About
CAS No
112809-54-8
English Name
4-(imidazol-1-ylmethyl)benzonitrile
Molecular Formula
C11H9N3
Molecular Weight
17.03 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=CC=C1CN2C=CN=C2)C#N
InChIKey
LUSFCTSUDCCYLQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-05 12:33
