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C89609

Sigma-Aldrich

4-Formylbenzonitrile

95%

Synonym(s):

4-Cyanobenzaldehyde

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Linear Formula:
NCC6H4CHO
CAS Number:
105-07-7
Molecular Weight:
131.13
Beilstein:
606473
EC Number:
203-267-3
MDL number:
MFCD00003376
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24893118
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

95%

form

powder

bp

133 °C/12 mmHg (lit.)

mp

100-102 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

O=Cc1ccc(cc1)C#N

InChI

1S/C8H5NO/c9-5-7-1-3-8(6-10)4-2-7/h1-4,6H

InChI key

WZWIQYMTQZCSKI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

4-Formylbenzonitrile can be used in the synthesis of various boron-dipyrromethenes (BODIPY), porphyrins, corroles and other related macrocycles.

Pictograms

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GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302 + H312 + H332

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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