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CAS 107-16-4

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Hydroxyacetonitrile

Description:
Hydroxyacetonitrile, with the CAS number 107-16-4, is an organic compound characterized by the presence of both a hydroxyl group (-OH) and a nitrile group (-C≡N) attached to a two-carbon backbone. It appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a faint odor. This compound is soluble in water and polar organic solvents, which is attributed to its ability to form hydrogen bonds due to the hydroxyl group. Hydroxyacetonitrile is primarily used in organic synthesis and as an intermediate in the production of various chemicals, including pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It is important to handle this substance with care, as it can be toxic and poses health risks upon exposure. The compound's reactivity is influenced by the functional groups present, allowing it to participate in various chemical reactions, such as nucleophilic additions and condensation reactions. Overall, hydroxyacetonitrile is a versatile compound with significant applications in chemical synthesis.
Formula:C2H3NO
InChI:InChI=1S/C2H3NO/c3-1-2-4/h4H,2H2
InChI key:InChIKey=LTYRAPJYLUPLCI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:C(CO)#N
Synonyms:
  • 2-Hydroxyacetonitrile
  • 2-Hydroxymethylnitrile
  • Acetonitrile, 2-hydroxy-
  • Acetonitrile, hydroxy-
  • Cyanomethanol
  • Cyanomethyl alcohol
  • Formalcyanohydrin
  • Formaldehyde Cyanhydrin
  • Formaldehyde Cyanohydrin
  • Glycolic Acid Nitrile
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  • 2-Hydroxyacetonitrile-13C2
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    2-Hydroxyacetonitrile-13C2

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    <p>Applications 2-Hydroxyacetonitrile-13C2 is an intermediate in the synthesis of Indole-3-carboxaldehyde-13C8 (I614993), the labelled version of Indole-3-carboxaldehyde (I615020) which is a tryptophan (T947200) metabolite from Streptomyces staurosporeus and it is chemical constituent from Inula wissmanniana. Indole-3-carboxaldehyde and other tryptophan metabolites play an important role in mammalian gut immune homeostasis.<br>References Yang, S., et al.: J. Nat. Prod., 60, 44 (1997); Cheng, X. et al.: Chem. Nat. Compd., 49, 815 (2013); Zelante, T., et al,: Immunity, 39, 372 (2013)<br></p>
    Formula:C2H3NO
    Color and Shape:Neat
    Molecular weight:59.037

    Ref: TR-H831242

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