2-(Methylamino)benzonitrile

Ref. 3D-FM138871

Product Information

• Name: 2-(Methylamino)benzonitrile
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2-(Methylamino)benzonitrile is an organic compound with the chemical formula CH3CH2NH2. It is a colorless liquid that is soluble in water and organic solvents. The compound exists as two tautomeric forms, one of which can be seen in the image to the right. 2-(Methylamino)benzonitrile is a reactive intermediate for many reactions and is used in the synthesis of other compounds. This substance has functional groups such as amines, nitro, and halides, which are all susceptible to nucleophilic attack by electron-rich molecules. It also contains an enolate group, which makes it susceptible to attack by electrophiles like acyl halides and alkyl halides.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 132.16 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₈N₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H11N/c1-7-5-3-4-6-8(7)9-2/h3-6,9H,1-2H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=GUAWMXYQZKVRCW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CNc1ccccc1C#N