CAS 2184-88-5

4-Chloro-α-methylbenzeneacetonitrile

Description:

4-Chloro-α-methylbenzeneacetonitrile, also known by its CAS number 2184-88-5, is an organic compound characterized by the presence of a chloro substituent and a nitrile functional group. It features a benzene ring substituted with a chlorine atom at the para position relative to an acetonitrile group, which is further substituted with a methyl group. This compound is typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid, depending on its purity and temperature. It is known for its moderate polarity due to the presence of the nitrile group, which can participate in hydrogen bonding. The compound is used in various chemical syntheses and may serve as an intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals or agrochemicals. Its reactivity is influenced by the electron-withdrawing nature of the chloro and nitrile groups, making it a useful building block in organic synthesis. Safety precautions should be observed when handling this compound, as it may pose health risks if inhaled or ingested.

Formula: C₉H₈ClN

InChI: InChI=1/C9H8ClN/c1-7(6-11)8-2-4-9(10)5-3-8/h2-5,7H,1H3

InChI key: InChIKey=GIZHRKQXPROIGC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(C#N)(C)C1=CC=C(Cl)C=C1

Synonyms:

• 2-(4-Chlorophenyl)propanenitrile
• 4-Chloro-α-methylbenzeneacetonitrile
• α-Methyl-4-chlorobenzyl cyanide
• Hydratroponitrile, p-chloro-
• Benzeneacetonitrile, 4-chloro-α-methyl-
• 2-(p-Chlorophenyl)propionitrile

2-(4-Chlorophenyl)propanenitrile

CAS: 2184-88-5

Formula: C₉H₈ClN

Molecular weight: 165.6195

Ref: IN-DA00BJQH

2-(4-Chlorophenyl)propanenitrile

CAS: 2184-88-5

2-(4-Chlorophenyl)propanenitrile is a model protein that is used to study the effects of sulfate and metal ion on the microbial transformation of acrylonitrile. This protein has been shown to be a substrate for thermophilic organisms and subunits are hydrated in water, with a ph optimum between 4.0-5.0. The molecule contains an amide bond that can be cleaved by carboxypeptidase, leading to the formation of benzonitrile. 2-(4-Chlorophenyl)propanenitrile can be immobilized on an insoluble support such as agarose or polyacrylamide gel using glutaraldehyde.

Formula: C₉H₈ClN

Purity: Min. 95%

Molecular weight: 165.62 g/mol

Ref: 3D-CAA18488