Products Description
o-Chlorophenylacetonitrile, also referred to as o-chlorobenzyl cyanide, is a chemical compound with a molecular formula of C₈H₆ClN and a molecular weight of 151.59. As a vital intermediate for organic synthesis, it occurs as white to pale yellow powder or lumps, and forms a transparent liquid once melted.
Chemical Properties
| Melting point | 24 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point | 240-242 °C (lit.) |
| density | 1 |
| refractive index | 1.5425-1.5445 |
| Fp | >110°C |
| storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| Water Solubility | Insoluble in water |
| solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
| form | powder to lump to clear liquid |
| color | White or Colorless to Light yellow |
| FreezingPoint | 22.0 to 25.0 ℃ |
| BRN | 2043683 |
| Exposure limits | NIOSH: IDLH 25 mg/m3 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 2856-63-5(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 2-Chlorobenzyl cyanide(2856-63-5) |
Safety Information
| Hazard Codes | T,Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38-23/24/25 |
| Safety Statements | 45-36/37/39-28B-26-22 |
| RIDADR | 3276 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| Hazard Note | Irritant |
| HazardClass | 6.1 |
| PackingGroup | III |
| HS Code | 29269095 |
Product Application
This compound serves as an essential raw material for the pharmaceutical, pesticide and fine chemical sectors:
· Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Applied in the production of clopidogrel, an anti-platelet aggregation agent.
· Fluorescent Brighteners: Functions as an intermediate for synthesizing fluorescent brighteners including ER-330.
· Other Applications: Utilized in laboratory-scale research for pesticide formulation and the development of additional fine chemicals.
