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Benzyl isocyanide

98%

Synonym(s):

(Isocyanomethyl)benzene, Benzyl isonitrile

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Linear Formula:
C6H5CH2NC
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
117.15
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

Assay

98%

refractive index

n20/D 1.521 (lit.)

bp

105-106 °C/75 mmHg (lit.)

density

0.962 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

[C-]#[N+]Cc1ccccc1

InChI

1S/C8H7N/c1-9-7-8-5-3-2-4-6-8/h2-6H,7H2

InChI key

RIWNFZUWWRVGEU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Benzyl isocyanide forms phosphaalkene-containing complexes.

Application

Benzyl isocyanide was used in the synthesis of Ru(II) complexes containing hydrazine and benzyl isocyanide ligands. It was used in a three-component coupling process leading to O- and N-arylamides.

Other Notes

May darken in storage

Pictograms

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Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

174.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

79 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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The use of Smiles rearrangement in Ugi- and Passerini-type couplings with electron-deficient phenols allows very straightforward multicomponent formation of O-aryl- and N-arylamides. Best yields were observed with the highly activated o- and p-nitrophenols, salicylic derivatives giving adducts in lower yields.
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