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Benzonitrile
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Benzonitrile is an organic compound primarily used as a versatile solvent and a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and resins. This product is identified by CAS number 100-47-0 and carries no signal word. Molekula supplies Benzonitrile from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.
Overview
- SKU
- 90034961
- CAS Number
- 100-47-0
- IUPAC Name
- benzonitrile
- EC Number
- 202-855-7
- Exact Mass
- 103.0422
- SMILES
- C1=CC=C(C=C1)C#N
- InChIKey
- JFDZBHWFFUWGJE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C7H5N/c8-6-7-4-2-1-3-5-7/h1-5H
- PubChem CID
- 7505
Synonyms
- 4-cyanobenzene
- Benzene, cyano-
- Benzenecarbonitrile
- Benzenenitrile
- Benzoic acid nitrile
- benzonitrile solvent
- benzonitrile;phenyl cyanide
- Cyanobenzene
- Fenylkyanid
- Phenyl cyanide
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
- Appearance
- Liquid
- Odour
- Odor of volatile oil of almond
- Melting Point
- -12.82 °C
- Boiling Point
- 190.7 °C
- Density
- 1 (relative, water = 1)
- Water Solubility
- 2 g/L at 25 °C
- Solubility (other solvents)
- Miscible with ethanol; very soluble in acetone, benzene; soluble in carbon tetrachloride
- Vapour Pressure
- 102 Pa at 25 °C
- Refractive Index
- 1.5289
- log P (octanol/water)
- 1.56
Source: PubChem CID 7505 (HSDB, ICSC)
Frequently asked questions
What is Benzonitrile used for?
Benzonitrile is primarily used as a versatile intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, rubber chemicals, and various organic compounds.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Benzonitrile?
The chemical formula for Benzonitrile is C7H5N and it has a molecular weight of 103.12 g/mol.
How should Benzonitrile be stored?
It should be stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area in a tightly closed container, away from incompatible substances.
What grade of Benzonitrile is available?
Please contact our sales team or check the product page for current availability regarding specific purity grades.
Can Molekula supply Benzonitrile in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply Benzonitrile in bulk quantities to meet your specific industrial or research requirements.
What documentation comes with the order?
Every order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.