Name | 3-Methoxy benzonitrile |
Synonyms | AKOS B004087 3-ANISONITRILE m-Anisonitrile 3-CYANOANISOLE 3-METHOXYBENZONITRILE M-METHOXYBENZONITRILE 3-Methoxy benzonitrile 1-Methoxy-3-cyanobenzene Benzonitrile, m-methoxy- Benzonitrile, 3-methoxy- 1-Cyano-3-methoxybenzene 3-Cyanoanisole, m-Anisonitrile Between Methoxy benzene nitrile 3-Methoxybenzonitrile, (m-Anisonitrile) |
CAS | 1527-89-5 |
EINECS | 216-201-3 |
InChI | InChI=1/C8H7NO/c1-10-8-4-2-3-7(5-8)6-9/h2-5H,1H3 |
InChIKey | KLXSUMLEPNAZFK-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Molecular Formula | C8H7NO |
Molar Mass | 133.15 |
Density | 1.089g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
Melting Point | 20-22°C |
Boling Point | 111-112°C13mm Hg(lit.) |
Flash Point | 221°F |
Water Solubility | Slightly soluble in water |
Vapor Presure | 0.0567mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | powder to lump to clear liquid |
Color | White or Colorles to Yellow to Orange |
BRN | 1932666 |
Storage Condition | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.5402(lit.) |
Risk Codes | R20/21/22 - Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection S36/37 - Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
UN IDs | 3276 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
HS Code | 29269090 |
Hazard Note | Irritant |
Hazard Class | 6.1 |
Packing Group | III |
NIST chemical information | information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
Use | 3-methoxybenzonitrile is a useful synthetic intermediate. It is used to synthesize new organic pigments that are evaluated as active media for solid state dye lasers. After treatment with SiCl4/LiI and BF3, it can also be subjected to a dealkylation reaction. |