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2-Phenylbutyronitrile

95%

Synonym(s):

α-Ethylphenylacetonitrile

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Linear Formula:
C6H5CH(CH2CH3)CN
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
145.20
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

Assay

95%

refractive index

n20/D 1.5086 (lit.)

bp

114-115 °C/15 mmHg (lit.)

density

0.974 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

functional group

nitrile
phenyl

SMILES string

CCC(C#N)c1ccccc1

InChI

1S/C10H11N/c1-2-9(8-11)10-6-4-3-5-7-10/h3-7,9H,2H2,1H3

InChI key

IZPUPXNVRNBDSW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

2-Phenylbutyronitrile was used in the preparation of Michael-adducts. It was also used in the preparation of S-amides by nitrile hydratase.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

221.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

105 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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t-BuOK-Catalyzed addition of ketones and nitriles to vinylic silanes, phosphines and thio derivatives.
Bunlaksananusorn T, et al.
Chemical Communications (Cambridge, England), 8, 745-746 (2001)
Enantioselective nitrile hydratases and amidases from different bacterial isolates.
Journal of Molecular Catalysis. B, Enzymatic, 5(1), 137-141 (1998)

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