61925-48-2

Basic information

• Product Name: (1-phenylethyl)malononitrile
• Synonyms: (1-phenylethyl)malononitrile
• CAS NO: 61925-48-2
• Molecular Formula: C₁₁H₁₀N₂
• Molecular Weight: 170.2105
• Mol File: 61925-48-2.mol
• Article Data: 21

Chemical Properties

• Appearance: /
• CAS DataBase Reference: (1-phenylethyl)malononitrile(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: (1-phenylethyl)malononitrile(61925-48-2)
• EPA Substance Registry System: (1-phenylethyl)malononitrile(61925-48-2)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 61925-48-2(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

(1-phenylethyl)malononitrile, also known as BZ, is a potent psychoactive chemical agent that functions as both a hallucinogen and an incapacitating agent. It belongs to the BZ series of psychoactive compounds, which were specifically developed for military applications as chemical weapons. BZ operates by disrupting the normal functioning of the central nervous system, resulting in hallucinations, confusion, and an impaired capacity to execute complex tasks.

Uses

Used in Military Applications:
(1-phenylethyl)malononitrile is used as a non-lethal incapacitating agent for riot control and has been employed in military experiments. Its use is heavily restricted due to the potential for causing severe and long-lasting psychological effects.
Used in Research and Development:
(1-phenylethyl)malononitrile is utilized in research for understanding the mechanisms of psychiatric disorders and for developing new treatments for conditions such as schizophrenia. Its unique effects on the central nervous system make it a valuable tool for advancing knowledge in neuroscience and mental health.

Upstream product

• 5447-87-0 2-(1-phenylethylidene)propanedinitrile 
• 1450-14-2 1,1,1,2,2,2-hexamethyldisilane 
• 2700-22-3 Benzylidenemalononitrile 
• 98-86-2 acetophenone 
• 109-77-3 malononitrile 
• 34557-54-5 methane 
• 74-88-4 methyl iodide 
• 100-52-7 benzaldehyde 

Downstream Products

• 3461-39-0 3-phenyl-butyric acid methyl ester 
• 4593-90-2 3-phenylbutyric acid 
• 1244024-78-9 C₂₈H₂₅N₃O₅ 
• 5447-87-0 2-(1-phenylethylidene)propanedinitrile 

Relevant articles and documents

Iron-Catalyzed Photoredox Functionalization of Methane and Heavier Gaseous Alkanes: Scope, Kinetics, and Computational Studies

Herein, we report the development of the photocatalytic C-H functionalization of methane, ethane, and heavier gaseous alkanes with good yields and selectivity, broad scope (57 examples), mild conditions, and low cost. Kinetics and density functional theor

Photocatalytic Giese-Type Reaction with Alkylsilicates Bearing C,O-Bidentate Ligands

Herein, a photocatalytic Giese-type reaction with alkylsilicates bearing C,O-bidentate ligands as stable alkyl radical precursors has been reported. The alkylsilicates were prepared in one step from organometallic reagents. Not only primary, secondary, and tertiary alkyl radicals, but also elusive methyl radicals, could be generated by using the present reaction system. The generated radicals were trapped by electron-deficient olefins bearing various functional groups to give the desired alkyl adducts. The silicon byproduct can be recovered after the photoreaction. The radical generation process was investigated by theoretical calculations, which provided an insight into the facile generation of methyl radicals from methylsilicate bearing C,O-bidentate ligands.

Rh-catalyzed one-pot reductive alkylation of malononitrile under transfer hydrogenation conditions

Efficient synthesis of monosubstituted malononitriles was achieved by one-pot reductive alkylation of malononitrile with carbonyl compounds via [Cp*RhCl2]2-catalyzed transfer hydrogenation reaction.