81038-44-0

Basic information

• Product Name: 3-BROMO-4-HYDROXY-5-METHOXYPHENYLACETONITRILE
• Synonyms: 3-BROMO-4-HYDROXY-5-METHOXYPHENYLACETONITRILE;3-Bromo-4-hydroxy-5-methoxybenzyl cyanide, 2-Bromo-4-(cyanomethyl)-6-methoxyphenol
• CAS NO: 81038-44-0
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₈BrNO₂
• Molecular Weight: 242.07
• Mol File: 81038-44-0.mol
• Article Data: 1

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: 145-147°C
• Boiling Point: 343.2 °C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 161.3 °C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.569 g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 3.61E-05mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.588
• CAS DataBase Reference: 3-BROMO-4-HYDROXY-5-METHOXYPHENYLACETONITRILE(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 3-BROMO-4-HYDROXY-5-METHOXYPHENYLACETONITRILE(81038-44-0)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 3-BROMO-4-HYDROXY-5-METHOXYPHENYLACETONITRILE(81038-44-0)

Safety Data

• Hazard Codes: T,Xi
• Statements: 20/21/22-36/37/38
• Safety Statements: 26-36/37/39
• RIDADR: 3439
• HazardClass: IRRITANT
• Hazardous Substances Data: 81038-44-0(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

3-Bromo-4-Hydroxy-5-Methoxyphenylacetonitrile is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C9H8BrNO3. It is a nitrile derivative of 3-Bromo-4-Hydroxy-5-Methoxyphenylacetic acid and is commonly used in the pharmaceutical industry as an intermediate in the synthesis of various drugs and pharmaceutical products. 3-BROMO-4-HYDROXY-5-METHOXYPHENYLACETONITRILE is a white to off-white solid with a molecular weight of 263.06 g/mol. It is a key building block in the production of pharmaceuticals and is used in the synthesis of a wide range of medicinal and pharmaceutical compounds. Additionally, it is also used as an intermediate in the production of agrochemicals and other specialty chemicals.

InChI:InChI=1/C9H8BrNO2/c1-13-8-5-6(2-3-11)4-7(10)9(8)12/h4-5,12H,2H2,1H3

Upstream product

• 4468-59-1 4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenylacetonitrile 
• 127378-23-8 5-(3-bromo-4-hydroxy-5-methoxy-benzylidene)-2-thioxo-thiazolidin-4-one 

Downstream Products

• 90485-24-8 4-(2-aminoethyl)-2-bromo-6-methoxyphenol 

Relevant articles and documents

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