4-Nitrophenylacetonitrile

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162, 15

Supplied as a Pale Yellow Solid

4-Nitrophenylacetonitrile is used as a radical inhibitor in the polymerization of vinyl acetate. Toxic compound to tetrahymena pyriformis.

Synonyms:
(p-Nitrophenyl)-acetonitrile; (p-Nitrophenyl)acetonitrile; 1-(4-Nitrophenyl)acetonitrile; 4-Nitrobenzeneacetonitrile; 4-Nitrobenzyl Cyanide; 4-Nitrobenzyl Nitrile; 4-Nitrophenylacetonitrile; NSC 5396; p-Nitro-α-tolunitrile; p-Nitrobenzeneacetonitrile; p-Nitrobenzyl Cyanide

CAS No:
555-21-5

Molecular Weight:
162.15

Molecular Formula:
C₈H₆N₂O₂

Solubility:
Chloroform, Methanol

Melting Point:
114-116°C

Appearance:
Supplied as a pale yellow solid.

Storage and Stability:
Store at 4°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.