4-Aminobenzonitrile, CAS No. 873-74-5

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873-74-5

Catalog No. EBD438042

CAS 873-74-5

Name 4-Aminobenzonitrile

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 4-Aminobenzonitrile 4-Cyanoaniline P-CYANOANILINE P-AMINOBENZONITRILE TIMTEC-BBSBB008363 1-Amino-4-cyanobenzene 4-amino-benzonitril Aniline,p-cyano- Benzonitrile,p-amino- p-amino-benzonitril Vicure55 4-Cyanobenzonitrile Para-AminoBenzoNitrile PABN

Molecular Formula: C7H6N2

Molecular Weight: 118.14

MDL Number: MFCD00007821

Categories: Medicinal Chemistry > Pharmaceutical Intermediates > Heterocyclic Intermediates Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Amines

Product Description:

4-Aminobenzonitrile is an organic compound featuring both an amino group and a cyano group attached to a benzene ring. It is a white to off-white crystalline powder with a molecular formula of C7H6N2. This compound serves as a versatile and important building block in pharmaceutical synthesis. Its primary application is as a key intermediate in the production of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). For instance, it is a crucial precursor in the synthesis of benzimidazole derivatives, which are a class of compounds with significant biological activities, including use as proton pump inhibitors (e.g., omeprazole analogs) and other therapeutic agents. The amino and cyano groups provide reactive sites for further chemical transformations, such as cyclization and functional group interconversions. As a bifunctional aromatic amine, it is also employed in materials chemistry, particularly in the synthesis of dyes, pigments, and polymers. It requires careful handling as it may cause skin and eye irritation.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 83-85 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 167 °C / 1mmHg

Flash Point: 127.1 °C

Density: 1.14 g/cm3

Safety Information

Packing Level: III

Hazard Category: 6.1

Transport Codes: 2811

Analytical Data

Appearance: off-white or beige to orange-yellow crystalline