Compound Q&A
Are there alternatives to 4-(Cyanoacetyl)benzonitrile (CAS: 71292-11-0) in synthesis?
Answer
Alternatives to 4-(Cyanoacetyl)benzonitrile include other nitriles and cyanoacetyl derivatives. Common substitutes include 2-cyanobenzonitrile and other cyanoacetic acid derivatives. These alternatives can serve similar functional groups in various syntheses and are often chosen based on reactivity, availability, and cost.
About
CAS No
71292-11-0
English Name
4-(Cyanoacetyl)benzonitrile
Molecular Formula
C10H6N2O
Molecular Weight
17.03 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=CC=C1C#N)C(=O)CC#N
InChIKey
HFABIHFBLNTOOW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-09 04:37
