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4-Chlorobenzonitrile, 99%
Description
4-Chlorobenzonitrile is used to prepare a red pigment for plastics. It is also used in the preparation of amides in organic synthesis. Further, it is used as an intermediate of dye and active pharmaceutical ingredients.
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4-Chlorobenzonitrile is used to prepare a red pigment for plastics. It is also used in the preparation of amides in organic synthesis. Further, it is used as an intermediate of dye and active pharmaceutical ingredients.
Solubility
Soluble in alcohol and ether. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 90°C to 94°C |
Density | 1.2 |
Boiling Point | 222°C to 224°C |
Quantity | 50 g |
Odor | Almond-like |
Beilstein | 1072122 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in alcohol and ether. Insoluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 137.57 |
Percent Purity | 99% |
Chemical Name or Material | 4-Chlorobenzonitrile |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H302+H312-H319 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H302-H312-H319 Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes serious eye irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | P264b-P270-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P363-P501c |
EINECSNumber | 210-765-4 |
RTECSNumber | DI2800000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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