CAS 89900-95-8

Methyl 4′-cyano[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-carboxylate

Description:

Methyl 4′-cyano[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-carboxylate, identified by its CAS number 89900-95-8, is an organic compound characterized by its biphenyl structure with a cyano group and a carboxylate ester functional group. This compound typically appears as a crystalline solid and is soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and acetone, but may have limited solubility in water due to its hydrophobic biphenyl moiety. The presence of the cyano group contributes to its potential reactivity, making it useful in various synthetic applications, including as an intermediate in organic synthesis. Additionally, the methyl ester group enhances its reactivity in esterification and transesterification reactions. Methyl 4′-cyano[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-carboxylate may exhibit interesting electronic properties due to the conjugation between the cyano and biphenyl systems, which can influence its behavior in photochemical and electrochemical processes. Overall, this compound is of interest in fields such as materials science, pharmaceuticals, and organic chemistry.

Formula: C₁₅H₁₁NO₂

InChI: InChI=1S/C15H11NO2/c1-18-15(17)14-8-6-13(7-9-14)12-4-2-11(10-16)3-5-12/h2-9H,1H3

InChI key: InChIKey=FIYLQUDLOIWNDL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(OC)(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=CC=C(C#N)C=C2

Synonyms:

• [1,1′-Biphenyl]-4-carboxylic acid, 4′-cyano-, methyl ester
• Methyl 4′-cyano[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-carboxylate
• 4′-Cyanobiphenyl-4-carboxylic methyl ester
• Methyl 4′-cyanobiphenyl-4-carboxylate

Methyl 4-(4-cyanophenyl)benzoate

CAS: 89900-95-8

Formula: C₁₅H₁₁NO₂

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 237.2533

Ref: IN-DA006OVO