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5-Amino-2-methylbenzonitrile

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Linear Formula:
H2NC6H3(CH3)CN
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
132.16
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:

Assay

97%

mp

88-91 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

Cc1ccc(N)cc1C#N

InChI

1S/C8H8N2/c1-6-2-3-8(10)4-7(6)5-9/h2-4H,10H2,1H3

InChI key

YDZVQWCVKXYGIU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

5-Amino-2-methylbenzonitrile may be used as a starting material for the synthesis of 5-iodo-2-methylbenzonitrile and 5-hydroxy-2-methylbenzonitrile. It may also be used in the preparation of 5-(2,4-dioxothiazolidin-3-yl)-2-methylbenzonitrile by reacting with thioglycolic acid methyl ester in the presence of 1,1′-carbonyldiimidazole.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

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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