Benzo[b]thiophene-3-carbonitrile
[CAS# 24434-84-2]

Identification

• Classification: Pharmaceutical intermediate >> Heterocyclic compound intermediate >> Thiophene compound
• Name: Benzo[b]thiophene-3-carbonitrile
• Synonyms: 3-Cyanobenzo[b]thiophene; Benzothiophene-3-nitrile
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₅NS
• Molecular Weight: 159.21
• CAS Registry Number: 24434-84-2
• EC Number: 625-281-2

Properties

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

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2014 ACD/Labs)

^** Martynoff, Modeste; Compt. rend. 1953, V236, P385-7.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

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