| | Identification | More |  | [Name] 
 3-NITROPHENYLACETONITRILE
 |  | [CAS] 
 621-50-1
 |  | [Synonyms] 
 3-NITROPHENYLACETONITRILE
 (m-nitrophenyl)-acetonitril
 (m-nitrophenyl)acetonitrile
 3-nitro-benzeneacetonitril
 3-nitrobenzeneacetonitrile
 3-nitrobenzylcyanide
 Acetonitrile, (m-nitrophenyl)-
 m-nitrobenzylcyanide
 m-Nitro-phenylacetonitrile
 3-Nitrophenylaceonitrile
 |  | [EINECS(EC#)] 
 210-689-1
 |  | [Molecular Formula] 
 C8H6N2O2
 |  | [MDL Number] 
 MFCD00041249
 |  | [Molecular Weight] 
 162.15
 |  | [MOL File] 
 621-50-1.mol
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 | Chemical Properties | Back Directory |  | [Appearance] 
 Pale Yellow Solid
 |  | [Melting point ] 
 60-62 °C(lit.)
 
 |  | [Boiling point ] 
 180 °C3 mm Hg(lit.)
 
 |  | [density ] 
 1.3264 (rough estimate)
 |  | [refractive index ] 
 1.5770 (estimate)
 |  | [storage temp. ] 
 -20°C Freezer
 |  | [solubility ] 
 Chloroform, Ethyl Acetate
 |  | [form ] 
 Solid
 |  | [color ] 
 Pale Yellow to Light Brown
 |  | [InChIKey] 
 WAVKEPUFQMUGBP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
 |  | [CAS DataBase Reference] 
 621-50-1(CAS DataBase Reference)
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 | Safety Data | Back Directory |  | [Hazard Codes ] 
 Xn,Xi
 |  | [Risk Statements ] 
 R20/21/22:Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed .
 |  | [Safety Statements ] 
 S36:Wear suitable protective clothing .
 |  | [WGK Germany ] 
 3
 
 |  | [RTECS ] 
 AM1247000
 
 |  | [HazardClass ] 
 IRRITANT-HARMFUL
 |  | [HS Code ] 
 2926907090
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 | Hazard Information | Back Directory |  | [Chemical Properties] 
 Pale Yellow Solid
 |  | [Uses] 
 3-Nitrophenylacetonitrile (cas# 621-50-1) is a compound useful in organic synthesis.
 |  | [General Description] 
 
 3-Nitrophenylacetonitrile is a builing block. Reactions of 3-nitrophenylacetonitrile with isopropyl alcohol, cyclohexyl alcohol and benzyl alcohol at high temperature have been reported. | 
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