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Methyl 4-cyanobenzoate, 99%
Description
It finds its application in the chemoselective biotransformation of nitriles by Rhodococcus equi A4 and in the design of 3-(4-carboxybenzoyl)-2-quinolinecarboxaldehyde as a reagent for ultrasensitive determination of primary amines by capillary electrophoresis using laser fluorescence detection.
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It finds its application in the chemoselective biotransformation of nitriles by Rhodococcus equi A4 and in the design of 3-(4-carboxybenzoyl)-2-quinolinecarboxaldehyde as a reagent for ultrasensitive determination of primary amines by capillary electrophoresis using laser fluorescence detection.
Solubility
Insoluble in water. Soluble in chloroform and ethyl acetate.
Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 65°C to 69°C |
| Boiling Point | 142°C to 144°C (12 mmHg) |
| Quantity | 5 g |
| Beilstein | 1866980 |
| Solubility Information | Insoluble in water. Soluble in chloroform and ethyl acetate. |
| Formula Weight | 161.16 |
| Percent Purity | 99% |
| Chemical Name or Material | Methyl 4-cyanobenzoate |
Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H302+H312+H332-H315-H319-H335 |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H301-H311-H332-H315-H319-H335 Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Harmful if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
| Precautionary Statement | P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
| EINECSNumber | 214-443-4 |
| TSCA | No |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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