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3,4-Dihydroxybenzonitrile

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Synonym(s):

Protocatechuonitrile

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Linear Formula:
(OH)2C6H3CN
CAS Number:
17345-61-8
Molecular Weight:
135.12
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
24878326
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
EC Number:
241-367-9
MDL number:
MFCD00016436
Assay:
97%
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assay

97%

mp

155-159 °C (lit.)

functional group

nitrile

SMILES string

Oc1ccc(cc1O)C#N

InChI

1S/C7H5NO2/c8-4-5-1-2-6(9)7(10)3-5/h1-3,9-10H

InChI key

NUWHYWYSMAPBHK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

3,4-Dihydroxybenzonitrile can be prepared from 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzonitrile. It can also be synthesized by reacting 3,4-dimethoxybenzonitrile, lithium diisopropylamide (LDA) and 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone (DMEU).

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point (°F)

Not applicable

Flash Point (°C)

Not applicable

PPE (personal protective equipment)

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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