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Sigma-Aldrich

(R)-(+)-4-Methylmandelonitrile

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Linear Formula:
CH3C6H4CH(OH)CN
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
147.17
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352002
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

97%

optical activity

[α]18/D +39°, c = 1 in chloroform

mp

52-58 °C (lit.)

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

Cc1ccc(cc1)[C@@H](O)C#N

InChI

1S/C9H9NO/c1-7-2-4-8(5-3-7)9(11)6-10/h2-5,9,11H,1H3/t9-/m0/s1

InChI key

KKGXJLAWLSJRGK-VIFPVBQESA-N

Application

Useful intermediate in the preparation of optically active α-hydroxy carboxylic acids, α-hydroxy aldehydes, α-hydroxy ketones, and 2-amino alcohols.

Pictograms

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Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Classifications

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

235.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

113 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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