Product Name

  • Name

    (3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)acetonitrile

  • EINECS 202-225-1
  • CAS No. 93-17-4
  • Article Data50
  • CAS DataBase
  • Density 1.082 g/cm3
  • Solubility insoluble in water
  • Melting Point 54-57 °C(lit.)
  • Formula C10H11NO2
  • Boiling Point 319.7 °C at 760 mmHg
  • Molecular Weight 177.203
  • Flash Point 116.6 °C
  • Transport Information UN 3276
  • Appearance white to almost white crystals or cryst. needles
  • Safety 36/37-45-22-36-26
  • Risk Codes 22-23/24/25-36/37/38-20/21/22
  • Molecular Structure Molecular Structure of 93-17-4 ((3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)acetonitrile)
  • Hazard Symbols HarmfulXn, ToxicT
  • Synonyms Acetonitrile,(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)- (6CI,7CI,8CI);3,4-Dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile;2-(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)acetonitrile;3,4-Dimethoxybenzyl cyanide;Homoveratronitrile;NSC 6324;Veratryl cyanide;
  • PSA 42.25000
  • LogP 1.76988

Synthetic route

2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)acetamide
5663-56-9

2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)acetamide

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With ethyl phosphodichloridite; 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene In dichloromethane at 20℃; for 2h;92%
4-chloromethyl-1,2-dimethoxy-benzene
7306-46-9

4-chloromethyl-1,2-dimethoxy-benzene

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With sodium cyanide91%
α-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-α-(methylthio)acetonitrile
84784-38-3

α-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-α-(methylthio)acetonitrile

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With acetic acid; zinc at 100℃; for 1h;90%
2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)acetaldehyde oxime
77733-60-9

2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)acetaldehyde oxime

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With trimethylsilyl iodide; 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexamethyl-disilazane In chloroform at 56℃; for 4h;86%
With trimethylsilyl iodide; 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexamethyl-disilazane In chloroform at 56℃; for 4h; Product distribution; other temperature, without hexamethyldisilazane (TMS2NH);86%
With acetic anhydride
With trimethylsilyl iodide In chloroform for 2h; Ambient temperature;40 mg
4-isoxazoleboronic acid pinacol ester
928664-98-6

4-isoxazoleboronic acid pinacol ester

4-Bromoveratrole
2859-78-1

4-Bromoveratrole

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With (1,1'-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene)palladium(II) dichloride; potassium fluoride; water In dimethyl sulfoxide at 130℃; for 16h; Domino Suzuki coupling and fragmentation reaction; Inert atmosphere;84%
3,4-Dimethoxyphenylthioacetamid
145736-65-8

3,4-Dimethoxyphenylthioacetamid

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With 1-oxa-2-azaspiro[2.5]octane In toluene at 20 - 25℃; for 4h;82%
4-Bromoveratrole
2859-78-1

4-Bromoveratrole

acetonitrile
75-05-8

acetonitrile

A

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

B

bis(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)acetonitrile
7250-04-6

bis(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)acetonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With ethoxyethoxyethanol; sodium amide In 1,2-dimethoxyethane 1.) 45 deg C, 2 h, 2.) -10 deg C, 2 h, 3.) -45 deg C, 4.5 h;A 78%
B 8%
sodium cyanide
143-33-9

sodium cyanide

1-(3,4-Dimethoxy-benzyl)-2-methylsulfanyl-4,6-diphenyl-pyridinium; iodide
76950-82-8

1-(3,4-Dimethoxy-benzyl)-2-methylsulfanyl-4,6-diphenyl-pyridinium; iodide

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In 1,2-dimethoxyethane for 24h; Heating;76%
potassium cyanide
151-50-8

potassium cyanide

4-chloromethyl-1,2-dimethoxy-benzene
7306-46-9

4-chloromethyl-1,2-dimethoxy-benzene

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In dimethyl sulfoxide for 20h;67%
With benzene
With hydrogenchloride
2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-ethylamine
120-20-7

2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-ethylamine

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With iodine; 1-hydroxy-3H-benz[d][1,2]iodoxole-1,3-dione In dimethyl sulfoxide at 65℃; for 3h;64%
2-bromo-4,5-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
51655-39-1

2-bromo-4,5-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Stage #1: 2-bromo-4,5-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile With nickel(II) iodide; 1,4-bis(dicyclohexylphosphino)butane; sodium carbonate; cesium iodide In tetrahydrofuran for 0.25h; Schlenk technique; Glovebox;
Stage #2: In tetrahydrofuran at 35℃; for 72h; Irradiation;
54%
(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)acetic acid
93-40-3

(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)acetic acid

4-(methylsulfonyl)benzonitrile
22821-76-7

4-(methylsulfonyl)benzonitrile

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With riboflavin-2',3',4',5'-tetra-acetate In acetonitrile at 25℃; for 12h; Inert atmosphere; Irradiation; Sealed tube;45%
3,4-dimethoxyphenylpyruvic acid
2460-33-5

3,4-dimethoxyphenylpyruvic acid

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With acetic anhydride
2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)acetaldehyde oxime
77733-60-9

2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)acetaldehyde oxime

acetic anhydride
108-24-7

acetic anhydride

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

3,4-dimethoxy-α-ethoxycarbonyloxybenzyl cyanide
6443-67-0

3,4-dimethoxy-α-ethoxycarbonyloxybenzyl cyanide

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With p-menth-1-ene; palladium on activated charcoal
sodium cyanide
143-33-9

sodium cyanide

(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)methanol
93-03-8

(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)methanol

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
(i) aq. HCl, CH2Cl2, (ii) /BRN= 3587243/, KI, acetone; Multistep reaction;
(i) aq. HCl, (ii) /BRN= 3587243/, DMSO; Multistep reaction;
4-bromomethyl-1,2-dimethoxybenzene
21852-32-4

4-bromomethyl-1,2-dimethoxybenzene

sodium cyanide
143-33-9

sodium cyanide

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In ethanol; water for 5h; Heating;
ethyl 2-cyano-2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)acetate
36848-69-8

ethyl 2-cyano-2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)acetate

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With sodium hydroxide In water at 80 - 90℃; for 2h; Yield given;
Phosphoric acid cyano-(3,4-dimethoxy-phenyl)-methyl ester diethyl ester
96824-26-9

Phosphoric acid cyano-(3,4-dimethoxy-phenyl)-methyl ester diethyl ester

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With hydrogen; palladium on activated charcoal In ethyl acetate for 2h; Ambient temperature; Yield given;
3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenylacetonitrile
4468-58-0

3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenylacetonitrile

dimethyl sulfate
77-78-1

dimethyl sulfate

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With sodium hydroxide at 0℃; for 1h;
sodium cyanide
143-33-9

sodium cyanide

4-chloromethyl-1,2-dimethoxy-benzene
7306-46-9

4-chloromethyl-1,2-dimethoxy-benzene

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In 1,4-dioxane; water
In water; benzene for 6h; Heating; Yield given;
sodium cyanide
143-33-9

sodium cyanide

4-chloromethyl-1,2-dimethoxy-benzene
7306-46-9

4-chloromethyl-1,2-dimethoxy-benzene

A

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

B

(Z)-1,2-dicyano-1,2-bis(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)ethene
18656-85-4

(Z)-1,2-dicyano-1,2-bis(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)ethene

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In tetrachloromethane; water Heating;
(+-)-benzoyloxy-<3.4-dimethoxy-phenyl>-acetonitrile

(+-)-benzoyloxy-<3.4-dimethoxy-phenyl>-acetonitrile

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With p-menth-1-ene; palladium
With tetralin; palladium
3.4-dimethoxy-phenylpyruvic acid-oxime

3.4-dimethoxy-phenylpyruvic acid-oxime

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
at 155℃;
ethoxycarbonyloxy-<3,4-dimethoxy-phenyl>-acetonitrile

ethoxycarbonyloxy-<3,4-dimethoxy-phenyl>-acetonitrile

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With palladium; benzene Hydrogenation;
oxime of homoveratraldehyde

oxime of homoveratraldehyde

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With acetic anhydride
tetralin
119-64-2

tetralin

2-benzoyloxy-2-(3',4'-dimethoxyphenyl)-acetonitrile
102327-45-7

2-benzoyloxy-2-(3',4'-dimethoxyphenyl)-acetonitrile

palladium

palladium

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

2-benzoyloxy-2-(3',4'-dimethoxyphenyl)-acetonitrile
102327-45-7

2-benzoyloxy-2-(3',4'-dimethoxyphenyl)-acetonitrile

(R)-p-menthene-(1)

(R)-p-menthene-(1)

palladium

palladium

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

4-bromomethyl-1,2-dimethoxybenzene
21852-32-4

4-bromomethyl-1,2-dimethoxybenzene

potassium cyanide
151-50-8

potassium cyanide

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In ethanol; water for 4h; Substitution; Heating;
3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-ethylamine
120-20-7

2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-ethylamine

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With hydrogen; palladium on activated charcoal In acetic acid for 4h;100%
Stage #1: 3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile With diborane In tetrahydrofuran at 55℃; for 16h; Inert atmosphere;
Stage #2: With hydrogenchloride; water In tetrahydrofuran at 0 - 20℃;
Stage #3: With sodium hydroxide In tetrahydrofuran; water
99%
With hydrogen; nickel In ethanol at 40℃; electrocatalytic hydrogenation;98%
3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

homoveratrylamine hydrochloride
635-85-8

homoveratrylamine hydrochloride

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With hydrogenchloride; hydrogen In propan-1-ol; water at 60℃; under 375.038 Torr; for 18h; Flow reactor;100%
Stage #1: 3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile With borane-ammonia complex; C17H16BrMnN2O3S In hexane at 60℃; for 12h;
Stage #2: With hydrogenchloride In diethyl ether; water
90%
1-η**(5)-ferrocenyl-3,3-bis(methylthio)prop-2-en-1-one
916322-38-8

1-η**(5)-ferrocenyl-3,3-bis(methylthio)prop-2-en-1-one

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

C24H23FeNO3S

C24H23FeNO3S

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Stage #1: 3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile With sodium hydride In N,N-dimethyl-formamide; mineral oil; benzene at 0℃; for 0.25h;
Stage #2: 3,3-bis(methylsulfanyl)-1-η5-ferrocenyl-2-propen-1-one In N,N-dimethyl-formamide; mineral oil; benzene at 0 - 20℃;
100%
3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

4-methoxy-benzaldehyde
123-11-5

4-methoxy-benzaldehyde

(Z)-2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)acrylonitrile
37629-77-9

(Z)-2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)acrylonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With sodium ethanolate In ethanol Reflux; Inert atmosphere;99%
With sodium methylate In ethanol at 20℃; for 3h;92%
With sodium ethanolate In ethanol at 85℃; for 1h; Knoevenagel Condensation; Inert atmosphere;90%
ethanol
64-17-5

ethanol

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

ethyl 2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)acetoimidate hydrochloride
81316-62-3

ethyl 2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)acetoimidate hydrochloride

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With hydrogenchloride at 0 - 5℃; Addition;99%
With hydrogenchloride88%
With hydrogenchloride In chloroform for 2h; Ambient temperature;
With hydrogenchloride In diethyl ether
3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

3,4-dimethoxy-benzaldehyde
120-14-9

3,4-dimethoxy-benzaldehyde

(Z)-α-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-3,4-dimethoxycinnamonitrile
37629-72-4

(Z)-α-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-3,4-dimethoxycinnamonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With sodium ethanolate In ethanol at 85℃; for 1h;98%
With sodium ethanolate In ethanol for 1h; Reflux; Inert atmosphere;97%
With sodium ethanolate In ethanol at 85℃; for 1h; Knoevenagel Condensation; Inert atmosphere;97%
3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

N,N-dimethyl-formamide dimethyl acetal
4637-24-5

N,N-dimethyl-formamide dimethyl acetal

Z-2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-3-dimethylaminoacrylonitrile

Z-2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-3-dimethylaminoacrylonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In N,N-dimethyl-formamide for 4h; Reflux;98%
3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)ethan-1,1-d2-1-amine hydrochloride

2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)ethan-1,1-d2-1-amine hydrochloride

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Stage #1: 3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile With samarium diiodide; water-d2; triethylamine In tetrahydrofuran at 20℃; for 0.25h; Inert atmosphere;
Stage #2: With hydrogenchloride In water regioselective reaction;
98%
Stage #1: 3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile With samarium diiodide; water-d2; triethylamine In tetrahydrofuran at 20℃; for 0.25h; Inert atmosphere;
Stage #2: With hydrogenchloride
98%
Stage #1: 3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile With ethyl [2]alcohol; sodium In hexane; mineral oil at 0℃; for 0.166667h; Inert atmosphere;
Stage #2: With hydrogenchloride In diethyl ether
92%
4-[(6-hydroxyhexyl)oxy]-3,5-dimethoxybenzaldehyde
154786-34-2

4-[(6-hydroxyhexyl)oxy]-3,5-dimethoxybenzaldehyde

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

(2Z)-2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-3-{4-[(6-hydroxyhexyl)oxy]-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl}prop-2-enenitrile
1425539-63-4

(2Z)-2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-3-{4-[(6-hydroxyhexyl)oxy]-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl}prop-2-enenitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
97%
Pentafluorobenzene
363-72-4

Pentafluorobenzene

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

α-(3',4'-Dimethoxyphenyl)-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorophenylacetonitrile

α-(3',4'-Dimethoxyphenyl)-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorophenylacetonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With lithium tert-butoxide In N,N-dimethyl-formamide at 20℃; for 0.5h; Inert atmosphere; regioselective reaction;97%
3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

hexan-1-ol
111-27-3

hexan-1-ol

α-<3.4-Dimethoxy-phenyl>-caprylsaeurenitril
93148-41-5

α-<3.4-Dimethoxy-phenyl>-caprylsaeurenitril

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With [carbonylchlorohydrido{bis[2-(diphenylphosphinomethyl)ethyl]amino}ethylamino] ruthenium(II); potassium tert-butylate In toluene at 135℃; for 4h; Inert atmosphere;97%
3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

O,N-bisbenzenesulfonyl-N-methylethanolamine
85753-64-6

O,N-bisbenzenesulfonyl-N-methylethanolamine

N-[3-Cyano-3-(3,4-dimethoxy-phenyl)-propyl]-N-methyl-benzenesulfonamide
85753-65-7

N-[3-Cyano-3-(3,4-dimethoxy-phenyl)-propyl]-N-methyl-benzenesulfonamide

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With n-butyllithium In tetrahydrofuran for 1.5h; -78 deg C -> 25 deg C;96%
With n-butyllithium 1.) THF, -25 deg C; Yield given. Multistep reaction;
3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

2-(2-iodo-4,5-dimethoxyphenyl)acetonitrile
58432-84-1

2-(2-iodo-4,5-dimethoxyphenyl)acetonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With iodine; silver trifluoroacetate In dichloromethane at -10 - -5℃;96%
With iodine; silver trifluoroacetate In dichloromethane at -5℃; for 0.1h;93%
With Iodine monochloride; acetic acid at 20℃;72%
3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

N,N-dimethyl-formamide
68-12-2, 33513-42-7

N,N-dimethyl-formamide

3,4-dimethoxy-N,N-dimethylbenzothioamide

3,4-dimethoxy-N,N-dimethylbenzothioamide

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With sulfur; copper acetylacetonate; potassium carbonate at 110℃; for 24h; Schlenk technique;96%
3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

3-ethoxy-4-[(6-hydroxyhexyl)oxy]benzaldehyde
1425539-56-5

3-ethoxy-4-[(6-hydroxyhexyl)oxy]benzaldehyde

(2Z)-2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-3-{3-ethoxy-4-[(6-hydroxyhexyl)oxy]phenyl}prop-2-enenitrile
1425539-57-6

(2Z)-2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-3-{3-ethoxy-4-[(6-hydroxyhexyl)oxy]phenyl}prop-2-enenitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
96%
3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

dimethyl amine
124-40-3

dimethyl amine

2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-N,N-dimethylacetamidine

2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-N,N-dimethylacetamidine

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With copper(l) chloride In ethanol; water at 20 - 70℃; for 24h; Inert atmosphere;96%
3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

Diethyl carbonate
105-58-8

Diethyl carbonate

ethyl 2-cyano-2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)acetate
36848-69-8

ethyl 2-cyano-2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)acetate

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Stage #1: With ethanol; sodium In toluene at 80 - 85℃; for 2h;
Stage #2: 3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile; Diethyl carbonate In toluene at 80℃; for 2h;
95.6%
With sodium at 110℃; for 1h;80%
Stage #1: 3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile With sodium In ethanol; toluene
Stage #2: Diethyl carbonate at 80℃;
3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

2-bromo-4,5-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
51655-39-1

2-bromo-4,5-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With N-Bromosuccinimide; trifluoroacetic acid In acetonitrile at 20℃; for 6h;95%
With bromine; sodium acetate; acetic acid
With N-Bromosuccinimide; trifluoroacetic acid In acetonitrile at 20℃; for 16h;15.3 g
3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

cyclohexanone
108-94-1

cyclohexanone

1-[cyano-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-methyl]cyclohexanol

1-[cyano-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-methyl]cyclohexanol

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With sodium hydroxide; tetra(n-butyl)ammonium hydrogensulfate at 0 - 15℃; for 1h;95%
With sodium hydroxide; benzyltrimethylammonium chloride In water at 0 - 15℃;71%
2-Aminonicotinaldehyde
7521-41-7

2-Aminonicotinaldehyde

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-[1,8]naphthyridin-2-ylamine
1075240-57-1

3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-[1,8]naphthyridin-2-ylamine

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With aminosulfonic acid for 0.05h; microwave irradiation;95%
3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

3,4,5-trimethoxy-benzaldehyde
86-81-7

3,4,5-trimethoxy-benzaldehyde

(Z)-3-(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)-2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)acrylonitrile

(Z)-3-(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)-2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)acrylonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With sodium ethanolate In ethanol at 85℃; for 1h; Knoevenagel Condensation; Inert atmosphere;95%
3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

5-(3',4'-dimethoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazole

5-(3',4'-dimethoxybenzyl)-1H-tetrazole

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With sodium azide; ammonium chloride In N,N-dimethyl-formamide for 24h; Reflux;95%
3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

C10H9(2)H2NO2

C10H9(2)H2NO2

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With water-d2; triethylamine at 20℃; for 24h; Inert atmosphere;95%
3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)acetamide
5663-56-9

2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)acetamide

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With potassium hydroxide In tert-butyl alcohol for 1h; Reagent/catalyst; Solvent; Reflux;94%
With hydrogenchloride
Multi-step reaction with 3 steps
1: aq.-ethanolic KOH-solution
2: hydrogen chloride
3: aqueous ammonia
View Scheme
With Rhodococcus rhodochrous ATCC BAA 870 cobalt nitrile hydratase In aq. buffer at 30℃; pH=7.6; Enzymatic reaction;
3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

4-chlorobenzaldehyde
104-88-1

4-chlorobenzaldehyde

(Z)-3-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)acrylonitrile
37629-70-2

(Z)-3-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)acrylonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With sodium methylate In ethanol at 20℃; for 2h;94%
With ethanol; sodium ethanolate
3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

benzaldehyde
100-52-7

benzaldehyde

(Z)-2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-3-phenylacrylonitrile
2958-55-6

(Z)-2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-3-phenylacrylonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With sodium methylate In ethanol at 20℃; for 2h;94%
With sodium ethanolate In ethanol at 85℃; for 1h; Knoevenagel condensation; Inert atmosphere;77%
With ethanol; sodium ethanolate
With sodium ethanolate In ethanol Heating;
3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

2-azidobenzaldehyde
16714-25-3

2-azidobenzaldehyde

4-(3,4-Dimethoxy-phenyl)-1,2,3,9b-tetraaza-cyclopenta[a]naphthalene

4-(3,4-Dimethoxy-phenyl)-1,2,3,9b-tetraaza-cyclopenta[a]naphthalene

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With sodium ethanolate In ethanol; acetonitrile for 12h; Ambient temperature;94%
3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

methyl iodide
74-88-4

methyl iodide

2‐(3,4‐dimethoxyphenyl)‐2‐methylpropionitrile
23023-16-7

2‐(3,4‐dimethoxyphenyl)‐2‐methylpropionitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Stage #1: 3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile With sodium hydride In tetrahydrofuran at 0℃; for 0.5h;
Stage #2: methyl iodide In tetrahydrofuran for 12h; Product distribution / selectivity;
94%
Stage #1: 3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile With sodium hydride In tetrahydrofuran at 0℃; for 0.5h; Inert atmosphere;
Stage #2: methyl iodide In tetrahydrofuran at 0 - 20℃; for 3h; Inert atmosphere;
93%
Stage #1: 3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile With sodium hydride In tetrahydrofuran at 0℃; for 0.5h; Inert atmosphere;
Stage #2: methyl iodide In tetrahydrofuran at 0 - 20℃; for 2.5h; Inert atmosphere;
93%
3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

2,3,4-trimethoxybenzaldehyde
2103-57-3

2,3,4-trimethoxybenzaldehyde

(Z)-3-(2,3,4-trimethoxyphenyl)-2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)acrylonitrile
1151666-74-8

(Z)-3-(2,3,4-trimethoxyphenyl)-2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)acrylonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With sodium ethanolate In ethanol at 85℃; for 1h; Knoevenagel Condensation; Inert atmosphere;94%
With sodium ethanolate In ethanol at 85℃; for 1h; Knoevenagel Condensation; Inert atmosphere;94%
N-Acetylimidazole
2466-76-4

N-Acetylimidazole

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
93-17-4

3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile

α-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)acetoacetonitrile
18133-46-5, 63895-79-4

α-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)acetoacetonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With lithium hydride In dimethyl sulfoxide at 20℃; for 0.5h;94%

(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)acetonitrile Chemical Properties

IUPAC Name: 2-(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)acetonitrile
Synonyms of 3,4-Dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile (CAS NO.93-17-4): 3,4-Dimethoxybenzyl cyanide ; 3,4-Dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile ; 3,4-Dimethylbenzyl cyanide ; 4-10-00-01513 (Beilstein Handbook Reference) ; AI3-23882 ; Acetonitrile, 3,4-(dimethoxyphenyl)- ; BRN 1956100 ; EINECS 202-225-1 ; Homoveratronitrile ; NSC 6324 ; Veratryl cyanide ; Benzeneacetonitrile, 3,4-dimethoxy- (9CI)
CAS NO: 93-17-4
Molecular Formula: C10H11NO2
Molecular Weight: 177.1998
Molecular Structure:

Melting Point: 54-57 °C
ProductCategories: Catechol Derivatives ; Aromatic Nitriles ; Nitriles
Polar Surface Area: 42.25 Å2
Index of Refraction: 1.511
Molar Refractivity: 49.07 cm3
Molar Volume: 163.6 cm3
Surface Tension: 37.7 dyne/cm
Density of 3,4-Dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile (CAS NO.93-17-4): 1.082 g/cm3
Flash Point: 116.6 °C
Enthalpy of Vaporization: 56.13 kJ/mol
Boiling Point: 319.7 °C at 760 mmHg
Vapour Pressure: 0.000333 mmHg at 25°C

(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)acetonitrile Toxicity Data With Reference

Organism Test Type Route Reported Dose (Normalized Dose) Effect Source
mouse LD50 intravenous 178mg/kg (178mg/kg)   U.S. Army Armament Research & Development Command, Chemical Systems Laboratory, NIOSH Exchange Chemicals. Vol. NX#00302,
mouse LD50 oral 1029mg/kg (1029mg/kg) BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY)

BEHAVIORAL: ANALGESIA
Gigiena Truda i Professional'nye Zabolevaniya. Labor Hygiene and Occupational Diseases. Vol. 26(2), Pg. 55, 1982.
rat LD50 unreported 1500mg/kg (1500mg/kg) BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY)

BEHAVIORAL: ANALGESIA
Gigiena Truda i Professional'nye Zabolevaniya. Labor Hygiene and Occupational Diseases. Vol. 26(2), Pg. 55, 1982.

(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)acetonitrile Consensus Reports

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(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)acetonitrile Safety Profile

Hazard Codes of 3,4-Dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile (CAS NO.93-17-4): HarmfulXn,ToxicT
Risk Statements: 23/24/25-36/37/38-20/21/22 
R23/24/25: Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. 
R36/37/38: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. 
R20/21/22: Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Safety Statements: 36/37-45-22-26 
S36/37: Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. 
S45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) 
S22: Do not breathe dust. 
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
RIDADR: 3276
WGK Germany: 3
RTECS: AL9325000
Hazard Note: Irritant
Poison by intravenous route. Moderately toxic by ingestion. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NOx and CN. See also NITRILES.

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