Benzo[b]thiophene-5-carbonitrile
[CAS# 2060-63-1]

Identification

• Name: Benzo[b]thiophene-5-carbonitrile
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₅NS
• Molecular Weight: 159.21
• CAS Registry Number: 2060-63-1
• EC Number: 695-319-0

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.19 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.28±0.1 g/cm³ (20 °C 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 73-74 °C^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2019 ACD/Labs)

^** Mitra, R. B.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H332
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319