4-Methanesulfonylbenzonitrile
[CAS# 22821-76-7]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Cyanide/nitrile
• Name: 4-Methanesulfonylbenzonitrile
• Synonyms: Methyl p-cyanophenyl sulfone; p-Cyanophenyl methyl sulfone; p-Methanesulfonylbenzonitrile
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₇NO₂S
• Molecular Weight: 181.21
• CAS Registry Number: 22821-76-7
• EC Number: 674-181-5

Properties

• Solubility: Slightly soluble (1 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.32±0.1 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 190 ºC^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2016 ACD/Labs)

^** Goldberg, Alan A.; GB 586544 1947.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

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