1,3-Phenylenediacetonitrile

CAS: 626-22-2

Ref. 3D-FP34528

Product Information

• Name: 1,3-Phenylenediacetonitrile
• Synonyms: 1,3-Benzenediacetonitrile, 1,3-Benzenediacetonitrile (9CI), 1,3-Bis-(cyanomethyl)-benzene, 2,2'-(1,3-Phenylene)diacetonitrile, 2,2'-Benzene-1,3-diyldiacetonitrile, 2,2'-Benzol-1,3-diyldiacetonitril, 2-[3-(Cyanomethyl)Phenyl]Acetonitrile, NSC 77095, m-Benzenediacetonitrile, m-Bis(cyanomethyl)benzene, m-Phenylenebisacetonitrile, m-Xylylene dicyanide, m-Phenylenediacetonitrile

Description

1,3-Phenylenediacetonitrile is a colorless solid that has an aromatic odor. It is soluble in acetone, ethanol, and benzene. 1,3-Phenylenediacetonitrile is used as an intermediate in the preparation of 2-alkenylcyclohexanones and other compounds. It can be prepared by the oxidation of 1,2-phenylenediacetonitrile or by the reaction of benzaldehyde with nitroethane. The functional groups are phenyl and nitro groups. The oxidation products include benzoquinone, hydroquinone, and catechol. This compound has a safety profile and industrial process that are well established. It has been shown to have morphological properties that are similar to those of other substituted acetonitriles. The nmr spectrum indicates that it is a mixture of two isomers: trans-1,3-phenylenediacetonitrile and cis-

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 156.18 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₀H₈N₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder