Description:4-Cyanobenzoic acid, also known as p-cyanobenzoic acid, is an aromatic carboxylic acid characterized by the presence of both a cyano group (-CN) and a carboxylic acid group (-COOH) attached to a benzene ring. Its molecular formula is C8H6N02, and it features a cyanide functional group positioned para to the carboxylic acid on the benzene ring. This compound typically appears as a white to light yellow crystalline solid and is soluble in polar organic solvents. It exhibits moderate acidity due to the carboxylic acid group, which can donate a proton in solution. The presence of the electron-withdrawing cyano group enhances the acidity of the carboxylic acid compared to benzoic acid. 4-Cyanobenzoic acid is utilized in various applications, including as a building block in organic synthesis, in the production of pharmaceuticals, and as a reagent in chemical research. Its unique properties make it valuable in the development of materials and in the study of chemical reactions involving aromatic compounds.
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