Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of (3S)-3-Hydroxybutanenitrile (CAS: 123689-95-2)?
Answer
(3S)-3-Hydroxybutanenitrile is a colorless liquid with a molecular weight of approximately 102.11 g/mol. It has a pKa of about 7.0 and is slightly soluble in water but miscible with most organic solvents. It is mildly reactive, particularly under basic conditions, and can be hydrogenated to form (3S)-3-hydroxybutane.
About
CAS No
123689-95-2
English Name
(3S)-3-Hydroxybutanenitrile
Molecular Formula
C4H7NO
Molecular Weight
74.12 g/mol
SMILES
CC(CC#N)O
InChIKey
BYJAJQGCMSBKPB-BYPYZUCNSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-22 14:59
