4-(Chloroacetyl)benzonitrile
[CAS# 40805-50-3]

Identification

• Name: 4-(Chloroacetyl)benzonitrile
• Synonyms: 4-Cyanophenacyl chloride; alpha-Chloro-4'-cyanoacetophenone
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₆ClNO
• Molecular Weight: 179.60
• CAS Registry Number: 40805-50-3
• EC Number: 860-170-4

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.47 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.26±0.1 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 99-100 ºC (methanol )^**

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

^** Richter, P.; Pharmazie 1976, V31(7), P445-9.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H332
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312