Product Name

  • Name

    3,4-DICHLOROBENZOYLACETONITRILE

  • EINECS
  • CAS No. 4640-68-0
  • Article Data8
  • CAS DataBase
  • Density 1.383g/cm3
  • Solubility
  • Melting Point 114 °C
  • Formula C9H5Cl2NO
  • Boiling Point 398.4°C at 760 mmHg
  • Molecular Weight 214.051
  • Flash Point 194.7°C
  • Transport Information
  • Appearance
  • Safety 26-36/37/39
  • Risk Codes 36/37/38
  • Molecular Structure Molecular Structure of 4640-68-0 (3,4-DICHLOROBENZOYLACETONITRILE)
  • Hazard Symbols IrritantXi
  • Synonyms Acetonitrile, (3,4-dichlorobenzoyl)-(7CI,8CI);(3,4-Dichlorobenzoyl)acetonitrile;3-(3,4-Dichlorophenyl)-3-oxopropanenitrile;3-(3,4-Dichlorophenyl)-3-oxopropionitrile;
  • PSA 40.86000
  • LogP 3.08978

3,4-Dichlorobenzoylacetonitrile Specification

The 3,4-Dichlorobenzoylacetonitrile, with the CAS registry number 4640-68-0, is also known as Acetonitrile, (3,4-dichlorobenzoyl)-(7Cl,8Cl). This chemical's molecular formula is C9H5Cl2NO and molecular weight is 214.05. What's more, both its IUPAC name and systematic name are the same which is called 3-(3,4-Dichlorophenyl)-3-oxopropanenitrile. And its melting point is 114 °C.

Uses of 3,4-Dichlorobenzoylacetonitrile: it is used to produce other chemicals. For example, it is used to produce (2-Amino-thiophen-3-yl)-(3,4-dichloro-phenyl)-methanone. 


This reaction will occur at temperature of 50 °C for 4 hours with reagent Et2NH. And the yield is 70 %.

When you are dealing with this chemical, you should be very careful. This chemical is irritating to respiratory system and skin, and may cause inflammation to the skin or other mucous membranes. Therefore, you should wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. In case of contact with eyes, you should rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

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