4-Hydroxy-2,5-dimethylbenzonitrile

Ref. 3D-FH140923

Product Information

• Name: 4-Hydroxy-2,5-dimethylbenzonitrile
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 4-Hydroxy-2,5-dimethylbenzonitrile is a monomer that is used in the production of polycarbonates. It is an organic compound with the chemical formula CH3C6H4CN. 4-Hydroxy-2,5-dimethylbenzonitrile is a colorless liquid that has a distinctive odor. It is soluble in ethanol and ether but insoluble in water. This compound can be synthesized by electropolymerization of acetone cyanohydrin and trimethylbenzene with potassium hydroxide.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 147.17 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₉NO
• Purity: Min. 95%