2-(2-Chlorophenyl)acetonitrile CAS#2856-63-5
Important Organic Synthesis Intermediate – o-Chlorophenylacetonitrile is a valuable intermediate widely used in organic synthesis and fine chemical manufacturing.
Well-Defined Chemical Structure – With the molecular formula C₈H₆ClN and molecular weight 151.59, it provides reliable consistency for industrial applications.
Multiple Physical Forms for Flexible Use – Available as a white to pale yellow powder, lumps, or a transparent liquid after melting, allowing convenient handling in different processes.
Suitable for Diverse Chemical Applications – Its stable chemical properties make it highly adaptable for use in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical synthesis.
Products Description of 2-(2-Chlorophenyl)acetonitrile CAS#2856-63-5
o-Chlorophenylacetonitrile is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C8H6ClN and a molecular weight of 151.59. Also commonly known as o-chlorobenzyl cyanide, it is an important intermediate in organic synthesis. It appears as a white to pale yellow powder, lumps, or a transparent liquid (after melting).
2-(2-Chlorophenyl)acetonitrile Chemical Properties
| Melting point | 24 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point | 240-242 °C (lit.) |
| density | 1 |
| refractive index | 1.5425-1.5445 |
| Fp | >110°C |
| storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| Water Solubility | Insoluble in water |
| solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
| form | powder to lump to clear liquid |
| color | White or Colorless to Light yellow |
| FreezingPoint | 22.0 to 25.0 ℃ |
| BRN | 2043683 |
| Exposure limits | NIOSH: IDLH 25 mg/m3 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 2856-63-5(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 2-Chlorobenzyl cyanide(2856-63-5) |
Safety Information
| Hazard Codes | T,Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38-23/24/25 |
| Safety Statements | 45-36/37/39-28B-26-22 |
| RIDADR | 3276 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| Hazard Note | Irritant |
| HazardClass | 6.1 |
| PackingGroup | III |
| HS Code | 29269095 |
Product Application of 2-(2-Chlorophenyl)acetonitrile CAS#2856-63-5
This compound is a key raw material in the pharmaceutical, pesticide, and fine chemical industries:
Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used in the synthesis of the antiplatelet aggregation drug clopidogrel.
Fluorescent Brighteners: Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of fluorescent brighteners such as ER-330.
Others: Used in laboratory research for pesticide development and other fine chemicals.
