2-Chloropropionitrile

Ref. 3D-FC149065

Product Information

• Name: 2-Chloropropionitrile
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2-Chloropropionitrile is a chemical compound that belongs to the group of diphenyl ethers. It forms when sodium salts react with chlorinated hydrocarbons in the presence of ethylene diamine. This compound has been used as a reagent for the synthesis of 4-methoxybenzenesulfonyl chloride. 2-Chloropropionitrile has been shown to inhibit HIV infection in vitro and may be effective against other retroviruses. This compound also has chemical properties that make it useful for organic synthesis, such as transfer reactions, methylation, and metathesis reactions.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 89.52 g/mol
• Formula: C₃H₄ClN
• Purity: Min. 95%