3-Ethenylbenzonitrile

CAS: 5338-96-5

Ref. 3D-FAA33896

Product Information

• Name: 3-Ethenylbenzonitrile
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 3-Ethenylbenzonitrile is an organic compound that can be prepared by photolysis of 2-bromobenzonitrile in the presence of a nonpolar solvent. It is also synthesized by laser induced exciplex reaction between benzene and ethylene. 3-Ethenylbenzonitrile has a conformation that is dependent on the polarity of the solvent. In polar solvents, it adopts a bent structure while in nonpolar solvents, it adopts a linear structure. The molecule undergoes cyclobutane formation and then reacts with electron acceptors such as cations to form intermediates. These intermediates react with other molecules to form products.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 129.16 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₇N
• Purity: Min. 95%