2-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-oxobutanenitrile

CAS: 5219-07-8

Ref. 3D-FAA21907

Product Information

• Name: 2-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-oxobutanenitrile
• Synonyms: (2R)-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-oxobutanenitrile, (2S)-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-oxobutanenitrile, 2-(4-Chloro-phenyl)-3-oxo-butyronitrile, 2-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-Oxobutanenitrile, 2-(p-Chlorophenyl)acetoacetonitrile, 2-Acetyl-(4-chlorophenyl)acetonitrile, Acetoacetonitrile, 2-(p-chlorophenyl)-, Benzeneacetonitrile, alpha-acetyl-4-chloro-, Benzeneacetonitrile, α-acetyl-4-chloro-, Brn 0744679, Usaf El-43, alpha-(p-Chlorophenyl)acetoacetonitrile, p-Chlorophenylacetoacetonitrile, α-(4-Chlorophenyl)-β-oxobutanenitrile, α-Acetyl-4-chlorobenzeneacetonitrile
• CAS: 5219-07-8

Description

2-Chloro-3-oxobutanenitrile is a bifunctional compound that has been used as an intermediate in the synthesis of other organic compounds. It is also used as a reagent for the preparation of organometallic compounds and as a solvent for various reactions. 2-Chloro-3-oxobutanenitrile can exist in two tautomeric forms, which are distinguished by their spectroscopic properties. The compound exists predominantly in the keto form, but it can be converted to the enol form by exposing it to acid or base. 2-Chloro-3-oxobutanenitrile is soluble in most organic solvents and reacts with water to produce hydrogen chloride gas.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 193.63 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₀H₈ClNO
• Purity: Min. 95%