Biphenyl-4,4'-dicarbonitrile, 98%

Description

CAS: 1591-30-6 | C14H8N2 | 204.232 g/mol

Biphenyl-4,4'-dicarbonitrile is used as a pharmaceutical intermediate.

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Applications
Biphenyl-4,4′-dicarbonitrile is used as a pharmaceutical intermediate.

Solubility
Insoluble in water.

Notes
Store away from strong oxidizing agents. Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1591-30-6
• Molecular Formula: C14H8N2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 204.232
• MDL Number: MFCD00013805
• InChI Key: KAXYYLCSSXFXKR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 4,4'-biphenyldicarbonitrile, 1,1'-biphenyl-4,4'-dicarbonitrile, 4,4'-dicyanobiphenyl, biphenyl-4,4'-dicarbonitrile, 4,4'-dicyanodiphenyl, 4,4'-diphenyldicarbonitrile, 4-4-cyanophenyl benzonitrile, 4-4-cyanophenyl benzenecarbonitrile
• PubChem CID: 15321
• IUPAC Name: 4-(4-cyanophenyl)benzonitrile
• SMILES: C1=CC(=CC=C1C#N)C2=CC=C(C=C2)C#N

• Melting Point: 232°C to 236°C
• Quantity: 5 g
• UN Number: UN3439
• Beilstein: 1869917
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 204.23
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Biphenyl-4,4'-dicarbonitrile

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302+H332
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H331-H302 Toxic if inhaled. Harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P270-P271-P301+P312-P304+P340-P312-P330-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: NITRILES, SOLID, TOXIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	216-468-6
RTECSNumber	DV2625000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only