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C94009

Sigma-Aldrich

4-Cyanophenol

95%

Synonym(s):

4-Hydroxybenzonitrile

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
NCC6H4OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
119.12
Beilstein:
386130
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

95%

form

crystals

mp

110-113 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

Oc1ccc(cc1)C#N

InChI

1S/C7H5NO/c8-5-6-1-3-7(9)4-2-6/h1-4,9H

InChI key

CVNOWLNNPYYEOH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

4-Cyanophenol is a precursor for the synthesis of a vasodilator, Levcromakalim. Bromination of 4-cyanophenol results in bromoxynil, a commercial herbicide. It can also be used as a component of deep eutectic solvent (DES) mixture.

Pictograms

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Signal Word

Warning

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

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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