3-Cyanobenzeneacetic acid
[CAS# 1878-71-3]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Aromatic acid
• Name: 3-Cyanobenzeneacetic acid
• Synonyms: (m-Cyanophenyl)acetic acid; 2-(3-Cyanophenyl)acetic acid
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₇NO₂
• Molecular Weight: 161.16
• CAS Registry Number: 1878-71-3
• EC Number: 628-562-8

Properties

• Solubility: Slightly soluble (1.8 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.26±0.1 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 117.5-118.5 ºC^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2015 ACD/Labs)

^** Neher, R.; Helvetica Chimica Acta 1946, V29, P449-67.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1	H317
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319