(3,4-Dihydroxybenzylidene)malononitrile
[CAS# 118409-57-7]

Identification

• Classification: Biochemical >> Amino acids and their derivatives >> Tyrosine derivatives
• Name: (3,4-Dihydroxybenzylidene)malononitrile
• Synonyms: 2-(3,4-Dihydroxybenzylidene)malononitrile; AG 18; AG 18 (pharmaceutical); RG 50810; RG 50858; TX 825; Tyrphostin 23; Tyrphostin A 23; Tyrphostin AG 18
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₆N₂O₂
• Molecular Weight: 186.17
• CAS Registry Number: 118409-57-7
• EC Number: 834-432-3

Properties

• Solubility: Slightly soluble (3.9 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.428±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 225 ºC^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2013 ACD/Labs)

^** Gazit, Aviv; Journal of Medicinal Chemistry 1989, V32(10), P2344-52.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure	STOT RE	2	H373
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	2	H371