Product Name

  • Name

    Phthalonitrile

  • EINECS 202-044-8
  • CAS No. 91-15-6
  • Article Data122
  • CAS DataBase
  • Density 1.24 g/cm3
  • Solubility 50 mg/mL, clear in benzene, 0.56 g/L (25 °C) in water
  • Melting Point 137-139 °C(lit.)
  • Formula C8H4N2
  • Boiling Point 304.6 °C at 760 mmHg
  • Molecular Weight 128.133
  • Flash Point 153.3 °C
  • Transport Information UN 3439 6.1/PG 2
  • Appearance off-white to tan powder
  • Safety 36/37/39-45-28A
  • Risk Codes 25-23/24/25
  • Molecular Structure Molecular Structure of 91-15-6 (Phthalonitrile)
  • Hazard Symbols ToxicT
  • Synonyms Phthalonitrile(8CI);1,2-Benzodinitrile;1,2-Bis(cyano)benzene;1,2-Dicyanobenzene;NSC17562;o-Benzenedicarbonitrile;o-Benzenedinitrile;o-Cyanobenzonitrile;o-Dicyanobenzene;
  • PSA 47.58000
  • LogP 1.42996

Synthetic route

N,N'-o-phthaloylbis(P,P,P-triphenylphospha-λ5-azene)
112069-03-1

N,N'-o-phthaloylbis(P,P,P-triphenylphospha-λ5-azene)

phthalonitrile
91-15-6

phthalonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In dimethyl sulfoxide at 140℃; intramolecular aza-Wittig reaction;100%
nitroacetic acid ethyl ester
626-35-7

nitroacetic acid ethyl ester

2-iodobenzonitrile
4387-36-4

2-iodobenzonitrile

phthalonitrile
91-15-6

phthalonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With potassium phenolate; palladium diacetate; potassium carbonate; dimethyl cis-but-2-ene-1,4-dioate; triphenylphosphine In N,N-dimethyl-formamide at 120℃; for 24h; Schlenk technique; Inert atmosphere;95%
2-iodobenzonitrile
4387-36-4

2-iodobenzonitrile

phthalonitrile
91-15-6

phthalonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With sodium carbonate; potassium ferrocyanide In N,N-dimethyl-formamide at 120℃; for 5h;93%
1,2-benzenedimethanamine
17300-02-6

1,2-benzenedimethanamine

phthalonitrile
91-15-6

phthalonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With aluminum oxide In N,N-dimethyl-formamide at 120℃; for 6h; Inert atmosphere;92%
With [Ru(p-cymene)(pzH-NP)(Cl)]Cl; potassium tert-butylate In toluene at 70℃; for 24h; Schlenk technique; Inert atmosphere;68%
2-iodobenzonitrile
4387-36-4

2-iodobenzonitrile

potassium ferrocyanide

potassium ferrocyanide

phthalonitrile
91-15-6

phthalonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With potassium carbonate In N,N-dimethyl-formamide at 120℃; for 12h;91%
With potassium carbonate In N,N-dimethyl-formamide at 120℃; for 15h; Schlenk technique; Green chemistry;90%
With 3% Pd/CeO2; sodium acetate In N,N-dimethyl-formamide; isopropyl alcohol at 65℃; for 10h; Irradiation;42%
With tri-tert-butyl phosphine; potassium carbonate In N,N-dimethyl-formamide at 120℃; for 24h; Reagent/catalyst; Inert atmosphere;75 %Chromat.
potassium hexacyanoferrate(II) trihydrate

potassium hexacyanoferrate(II) trihydrate

o-cyanobromobenzene
2042-37-7

o-cyanobromobenzene

phthalonitrile
91-15-6

phthalonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With dichloro(2,2-bis(diphenylphosphino)diphenyl ether)palladium(II); potassium acetate In 1,4-dioxane; water at 90℃; for 1.33333h; Sealed tube;91%
potassiumhexacyanoferrate(II) trihydrate

potassiumhexacyanoferrate(II) trihydrate

2-iodobenzonitrile
4387-36-4

2-iodobenzonitrile

phthalonitrile
91-15-6

phthalonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With sodium carbonate In N,N-dimethyl-formamide at 120℃; for 12h; Inert atmosphere;91%
With sodium acetate In N,N-dimethyl-formamide; isopropyl alcohol at 55℃; Irradiation; Sealed tube;
2-(hydroxymethyl)benzenecorbonitrile
89942-45-0

2-(hydroxymethyl)benzenecorbonitrile

phthalonitrile
91-15-6

phthalonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With ammonium hydroxide; copper(l) iodide; 2,2,6,6-Tetramethyl-1-piperidinyloxy free radical In water for 24h; Reflux; Green chemistry;90%
[2-(dihydroxyboranyl)phenyl]boronic acid
13506-83-7

[2-(dihydroxyboranyl)phenyl]boronic acid

4-bromo-N-(4-chlorophenyl)-N-cyanobenzenesulfonamide

4-bromo-N-(4-chlorophenyl)-N-cyanobenzenesulfonamide

A

4-bromo-benzenesulfonic acid-(4-chloro-anilide)
6295-97-2

4-bromo-benzenesulfonic acid-(4-chloro-anilide)

B

phthalonitrile
91-15-6

phthalonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With Fe3O4/SiO2/(3-chloropropyl)trimethoxysilane/2,2′-(4,4′-(propane-1,3-diyl)bis(piperazine-4,1-diyl))- diethanamine/Pd In acetonitrile for 15h; Catalytic behavior; Reflux;A n/a
B 90%
[2-(dihydroxyboranyl)phenyl]boronic acid
13506-83-7

[2-(dihydroxyboranyl)phenyl]boronic acid

N-(4-chlorophenyl)-N-cyano-4-nitrobenzenesulfonamide

N-(4-chlorophenyl)-N-cyano-4-nitrobenzenesulfonamide

A

4-nitro-N-(4-chlorophenyl)benzenesulfonamide
16937-03-4

4-nitro-N-(4-chlorophenyl)benzenesulfonamide

B

phthalonitrile
91-15-6

phthalonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With Fe3O4/SiO2/(3-chloropropyl)trimethoxysilane/2,2′-(4,4′-(propane-1,3-diyl)bis(piperazine-4,1-diyl))- diethanamine/Pd In acetonitrile for 14h; Catalytic behavior; Reflux;A n/a
B 90%
o-phthalic dicarboxaldehyde
643-79-8

o-phthalic dicarboxaldehyde

phthalonitrile
91-15-6

phthalonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With ammonium hydroxide; sodium persulfate; sodium iodide; iron(II) chloride In 1,2-dichloro-ethane at 20 - 50℃; for 16h;89%
With O-(diphenylphosphinyl)hydroxylamine In toluene at 20 - 85℃; chemoselective reaction;78%
With formic acid; hydroxylamine hydrochloride; silica gel for 0.0333333h; Irradiation;72 % Chromat.
With K2Co4[WZn3(H2O)2][ZnW9O34]2*53H2O; ammonia; dihydrogen peroxide In water at 20℃; for 6h;100 %Spectr.
potassiumhexacyanoferrate(II) trihydrate

potassiumhexacyanoferrate(II) trihydrate

1-Bromo-2-iodobenzene
583-55-1

1-Bromo-2-iodobenzene

phthalonitrile
91-15-6

phthalonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With palladium diacetate; sodium carbonate; 1,3-bis[(2,6-diisopropyl)phenyl]imidazolinium chloride In N,N-dimethyl acetamide at 120℃; for 3h;89%
benzoimidazole
51-17-2

benzoimidazole

chloroform
67-66-3

chloroform

A

2-chloroquinoxaline
1448-87-9

2-chloroquinoxaline

B

phthalonitrile
91-15-6

phthalonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
at 390 - 400℃;A 12%
B 88%
[2-(dihydroxyboranyl)phenyl]boronic acid
13506-83-7

[2-(dihydroxyboranyl)phenyl]boronic acid

N-(4-chlorophenyl)-N-cyano-4-methylbenzenesulfonamide
119986-58-2

N-(4-chlorophenyl)-N-cyano-4-methylbenzenesulfonamide

A

4-methyl-N-(4-chlorophenyl)benzenesulfonamide
2903-34-6

4-methyl-N-(4-chlorophenyl)benzenesulfonamide

B

phthalonitrile
91-15-6

phthalonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With Fe3O4/SiO2/(3-chloropropyl)trimethoxysilane/2,2′-(4,4′-(propane-1,3-diyl)bis(piperazine-4,1-diyl))- diethanamine/Pd In acetonitrile for 16h; Catalytic behavior; Reflux;A n/a
B 88%
1-hydrazinophthalazine
1044569-46-1

1-hydrazinophthalazine

phthalonitrile
91-15-6

phthalonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With ammonium cerium (IV) nitrate In methanol at 20℃;87%
potassiumhexacyanoferrate(II) trihydrate

potassiumhexacyanoferrate(II) trihydrate

1,2-dibromobenzene
583-53-9

1,2-dibromobenzene

phthalonitrile
91-15-6

phthalonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With palladium diacetate; sodium carbonate; 1,3-bis[(2,6-diisopropyl)phenyl]imidazolinium chloride In N,N-dimethyl acetamide at 120℃; for 10h;86%
nitroacetic acid ethyl ester
626-35-7

nitroacetic acid ethyl ester

o-cyanobromobenzene
2042-37-7

o-cyanobromobenzene

phthalonitrile
91-15-6

phthalonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With potassium phenolate; palladium diacetate; potassium carbonate; dimethyl cis-but-2-ene-1,4-dioate; triphenylphosphine In N,N-dimethyl-formamide at 120℃; for 24h; Schlenk technique; Inert atmosphere;86%
2,3-dicyano-1,4-hydroquinone
4733-50-0

2,3-dicyano-1,4-hydroquinone

Chloromethyltrimethylsilane
2344-80-1

Chloromethyltrimethylsilane

phthalonitrile
91-15-6

phthalonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With hydrogenchloride; potassium carbonate In N,N-dimethyl-formamide84.8%
1,2-Bis(nonaflyl)benzene
41694-39-7

1,2-Bis(nonaflyl)benzene

dicyanozinc
557-21-1

dicyanozinc

phthalonitrile
91-15-6

phthalonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
tetrakis(triphenylphosphine) palladium(0) In N,N-dimethyl-formamide Substitution;83%
zinc(II) cyanide
557-21-1

zinc(II) cyanide

2-Chlorobenzonitrile
873-32-5

2-Chlorobenzonitrile

phthalonitrile
91-15-6

phthalonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With dmap; 1,1'-bis-(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene; nickel(II) chloride hexahydrate; zinc In acetonitrile at 80℃; for 6h; Schlenk technique; Inert atmosphere; Sealed tube;83%
With dmap; 1,1'-bis-(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene; nickel(II) chloride hexahydrate; zinc In acetonitrile at 80℃; for 6h; Inert atmosphere; Sealed tube;83%
o-formylbenzonitrile
7468-67-9

o-formylbenzonitrile

phthalonitrile
91-15-6

phthalonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With hydroxylamine hydrochloride In glycerol at 90℃; for 9.5h; Green chemistry;83%
Multi-step reaction with 2 steps
1: hydroxylamine hydrochloride; sodium carbonate / methanol; water / Reflux
2: fluorosulfonyl fluoride; triethylamine / acetonitrile / 0.25 h / 20 °C / Schlenk technique
View Scheme
potassium ferrocyanide

potassium ferrocyanide

1,2-dibromobenzene
583-53-9

1,2-dibromobenzene

phthalonitrile
91-15-6

phthalonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With copper(l) iodide; potassium iodide at 80℃; for 1h; Inert atmosphere; Sonication;80%
With sodium carbonate In N,N-dimethyl-formamide at 120℃; for 12h;65%
With 1-Butylimidazole; copper(l) iodide In toluene at 160℃; for 16h; Inert atmosphere;78 %Chromat.
potassium hexacyanoferrate(II)

potassium hexacyanoferrate(II)

1,2-dibromobenzene
583-53-9

1,2-dibromobenzene

phthalonitrile
91-15-6

phthalonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With 1-Butylimidazole; copper(l) iodide In toluene at 160℃; for 16h;78%
(1-chloroethyl)trimethylsilane
7787-87-3

(1-chloroethyl)trimethylsilane

4-hydroxy-1,2-benzenedicarbonitrile
30757-50-7

4-hydroxy-1,2-benzenedicarbonitrile

phthalonitrile
91-15-6

phthalonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With hydrogenchloride; potassium carbonate In N,N-dimethyl-formamide77%
3-nitrobenzene-1,2-dicarbonitrile
51762-67-5

3-nitrobenzene-1,2-dicarbonitrile

Chloromethyltrimethylsilane
2344-80-1

Chloromethyltrimethylsilane

phthalonitrile
91-15-6

phthalonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With hydrogenchloride; potassium carbonate; sodium nitrite In 1-methyl-pyrrolidin-2-one; N,N-dimethyl acetamide74.7%
3-hydroxylphthalonitrile
116039-49-7

3-hydroxylphthalonitrile

Chloromethyltrimethylsilane
2344-80-1

Chloromethyltrimethylsilane

phthalonitrile
91-15-6

phthalonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With hydrogenchloride; potassium carbonate In N,N-dimethyl-formamide73%
(3-chloropropyl)trimethylsilane
2344-83-4

(3-chloropropyl)trimethylsilane

3-hydroxylphthalonitrile
116039-49-7

3-hydroxylphthalonitrile

phthalonitrile
91-15-6

phthalonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With hydrogenchloride; potassium carbonate In N,N-dimethyl acetamide; dimethyl sulfoxide71.2%
tetra-n-butylammonium cyanide
10442-39-4

tetra-n-butylammonium cyanide

C13H9N3S
114650-54-3

C13H9N3S

A

2-(phenylthio)benzonitrile
91804-55-6

2-(phenylthio)benzonitrile

B

phthalonitrile
91-15-6

phthalonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In dimethyl sulfoxide at 25℃; for 0.75h; Irradiation;A 13%
B 63%
C13H9N3S
114650-54-3

C13H9N3S

A

2-(phenylthio)benzonitrile
91804-55-6

2-(phenylthio)benzonitrile

B

phthalonitrile
91-15-6

phthalonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With tetra-n-butylammonium cyanide In dimethyl sulfoxide at 25℃; for 1h; Irradiation;A 13%
B 63%
Conditions
ConditionsYield
With ammonia; sulfur at 100℃; for 6h; titanium autoclave; var. cat.: sodium hydrosulfide, benzenethiol; add of MeOH;100%
With ammonia; sodium methylate In methanol 1 h then reflux, 3 h;90%
With ammonia for 5h; Heating;52%
phthalonitrile
91-15-6

phthalonitrile

29H,31H-Phthalocyanine
574-93-6

29H,31H-Phthalocyanine

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]-undecen-7-ene In ethylene glycol at 35 - 40℃; for 3h; Product distribution; Further Variations:; Temperatures; Solvents; Reagents; UV-irradiation;100%
With sodium methylate; blue zeolite In methanol at 40℃; for 72h;76%
With ammonium sulfate; 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexamethyl-disilazane In N,N-dimethyl-formamide at 150℃; for 24h;72%
(S)-valinol
2026-48-4

(S)-valinol

phthalonitrile
91-15-6

phthalonitrile

1,2-bis[(4S)-(4-isopropyl-Δ2-1,3-oxazolin-2-yl)]benzene
131380-80-8

1,2-bis[(4S)-(4-isopropyl-Δ2-1,3-oxazolin-2-yl)]benzene

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In neat (no solvent) at 150℃; for 1h; Microwave irradiation;100%
With zinc(II) chloride In toluene for 96h; Heating;92%
With zinc(II) chloride In chlorobenzene for 24h; Heating;89%
With polyvinylpyrrolidone capped poly [Zn(2,6-bis(2H-1,2,3,4-tetrazol-2-id-5-yl)pyridine)H2O] nanocrystal In chlorobenzene for 15h; Reflux;84%
phthalonitrile
91-15-6

phthalonitrile

/PBGZJ115-1120/

/PBGZJ115-1120/

2-(4-Methoxy-phenyl)-3-[(Z)-4-methoxy-phenylimino]-2,3-dihydro-isoindol-1-one

2-(4-Methoxy-phenyl)-3-[(Z)-4-methoxy-phenylimino]-2,3-dihydro-isoindol-1-one

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In tetrahydrofuran at 55℃; for 1h;100%
phthalonitrile
91-15-6

phthalonitrile

phthalimide
136918-14-4

phthalimide

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With manganese(IV) oxide; silica gel In chlorobenzene for 5h; Heating;100%
With 1,3-dimethyl-1H-imidazol-3-ium hydrogen carbonate; water In ethanol at 80℃; for 4h; Catalytic behavior; Green chemistry; chemoselective reaction;90%
With copper(II) acetate monohydrate In water; acetic acid Reflux;71%
With sodium tetrahydroborate In ethanol; water at 80℃; for 4h; regioselective reaction;94 %Chromat.
nickel
7440-02-0

nickel

phthalonitrile
91-15-6

phthalonitrile

nickel(II) phthalocyanine
14055-02-8

nickel(II) phthalocyanine

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With sodium methylate In methanol pyrophoric Ni under water layer added to a methanol soln. containing an equivalent quantity of phthalonitrile and 5 drops of 30% soln of CH3ONa in methanol; flask maintained at 25°C for 24-72 h; blue product separated from unreacted metal by shaking and decanting with the solvent, washed with ethanol in Soxhlet equipment and dried in air; purity of 95-97%; elem. anal.;100%
With sodium methylate In methanol; water pyrophoric metal:phthalonitrile=1:4 and few drops of CH3ONa under water layer treated for 24 h at 25°C; septd., washed (ethanol), dried in air, elem. anal.;100%
With sodium methylate In ethanol pyrophoric Ni under water layer added to an ethanol soln. containing an equivalent quantity of phthalonitrile and 5 drops of 30% soln of CH3ONa in methanol; flask maintained at 25°C for 24-72 h; blue product separated from unreacted metal by shaking and decanting with the solvent, washed with ethanol in Soxhlet equipment and dried in air; purity of 95-97%; elem. anal.;100%
phthalonitrile
91-15-6

phthalonitrile

zinc(II) phthalocyanine
14320-04-8

zinc(II) phthalocyanine

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With sodium methylate In methanol Sonication; Zn added to a methanol soln. containing an equivalent quantity of phthalonitrile and 5 drops of 30% soln of CH3ONa in methanol; flask put into an ultrasonic cleaner and maintained at 50°C for 24-72 h; blue product separated from unreacted metal by shaking and decanting with the solvent, washed with ethanol in Soxhlet equipment and dried in air; purity of 95-97%; elem. anal.;100%
With sodium methylate In further solvent(s) Sonication; Zn added to an 1-octanol soln. containing an equivalent quantity of phthalonitrile and 5 drops of 30% soln of CH3ONa in methanol; flask put intoan ultrasonic cleaner and maintained at 50°C for 24-72 h; blue product separated from unreacted metal by shaking and decanting with the solvent, washed with ethanol in Soxhlet equipment and dried in air; purity of 95-97%; elem. anal.;100%
With sodium methylate In methanol Sonication; Zn added to a methanol soln. containing an equivalent quantity of phthalonitrile and 5 drops of 30% soln of CH3ONa in methanol; flask put into an ultrasonic cleaner and maintained at 40°C for 24-72 h; blue product separated from unreacted metal by shaking and decanting with the solvent, washed with ethanol in Soxhlet equipment and dried in air; purity of 95-97%; elem. anal.;85%
sodium hexachloroiridate

sodium hexachloroiridate

phthalonitrile
91-15-6

phthalonitrile

chloro(phthalodinitile)phthalocyaninato(2-)iridate(III)
14096-14-1, 187386-26-1

chloro(phthalodinitile)phthalocyaninato(2-)iridate(III)

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With NH4I In neat (no solvent) byproducts: [IrI(PDN)Pc(2-)]; boiling (10 min); extraction (acetone), pptn. (HCl, boiling), centrifugation, washing (H2O), drying (vac.);100%
aluminum (III) chloride
7446-70-0, 7784-13-6

aluminum (III) chloride

urea
57-13-6

urea

phthalonitrile
91-15-6

phthalonitrile

chloroaluminum phthalocyanine
14154-42-8, 62905-77-5

chloroaluminum phthalocyanine

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With ammonium molybdate at 200℃; for 12h;99.26%
methylamine
74-89-5

methylamine

phthalonitrile
91-15-6

phthalonitrile

1,3-bis(methylimino)-isoindoline
88988-76-5, 89130-82-5, 93698-08-9, 93698-09-0

1,3-bis(methylimino)-isoindoline

Conditions
ConditionsYield
sulfur at 40℃; for 3h; titanium autoclave;99%
sulfur at 40℃; for 3h; titanium autoclave; var. primary amines;99%
phthalonitrile
91-15-6

phthalonitrile

5-(2-cyanophenyl)tetrazole
71515-74-7

5-(2-cyanophenyl)tetrazole

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With sodium azide In water at 100℃; for 0.666667h; Reagent/catalyst;99%
With sodium azide at 120℃; for 0.583333h; Reagent/catalyst;99%
With sodium azide at 120℃; for 0.0833333h;97%
Conditions
ConditionsYield
With sodium methylate In methanol Sonication; Cu added to a methanol soln. containing an equivalent quantity of phthalonitrile and 5 drops of 30% soln of CH3ONa in methanol; flask put into an ultrasonic cleaner and maintained at 50°C for 24-72 h; blue product separated from unreacted metal by shaking and decanting with the solvent, washed with ethanol in Soxhlet equipment and dried in air; purity of 95-97%; elem. anal.;99%
With sodium methylate In ethanol Sonication; Cu added to an ethanol soln. containing an equivalent quantity of phthalonitrile and 5 drops of 30% soln of CH3ONa in methanol; flask put into an ultrasonic cleaner and maintained at 50°C for 24-72 h; blue product separated from unreacted metal by shaking and decanting with the solvent, washed with ethanol in Soxhlet equipment and dried in air; purity of 95-97%; elem. anal.;99%
With sodium methylate In methanol Sonication; Cu added to a methanol soln. containing an equivalent quantity of phthalonitrile and 5 drops of 30% soln of CH3ONa in methanol; flask put into an ultrasonic cleaner and maintained at 25°C for 24-72 h; blue product separated from unreacted metal by shaking and decanting with the solvent, washed with ethanol in Soxhlet equipment and dried in air; purity of 95-97%; elem. anal.;60%
4-(2-cyanoacetyl)benzoic acid
122545-30-6

4-(2-cyanoacetyl)benzoic acid

phthalonitrile
91-15-6

phthalonitrile

C28H15N3O6

C28H15N3O6

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Stage #1: phthalonitrile With sodium methylate In 5,5-dimethyl-1,3-cyclohexadiene at 5℃; for 6.5h;
Stage #2: 4-(2-cyanoacetyl)benzoic acid With acetic acid In 5,5-dimethyl-1,3-cyclohexadiene at 5 - 45℃; for 26h; Solvent;
99%
Stage #1: phthalonitrile With sodium methylate In methanol at 5℃; for 13.5h;
Stage #2: 4-(2-cyanoacetyl)benzoic acid With acetic acid In methanol at 20 - 40℃; for 100h;
silver hexafluoroantimonate

silver hexafluoroantimonate

C104H108Au2Cl2N2O12P2

C104H108Au2Cl2N2O12P2

phthalonitrile
91-15-6

phthalonitrile

C112H112Au2N4O12P2(2+)*2F6Sb(1-)

C112H112Au2N4O12P2(2+)*2F6Sb(1-)

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In dichloromethane at 23℃; for 1h; Inert atmosphere;99%
aluminum (III) chloride
7446-70-0, 7784-13-6

aluminum (III) chloride

phthalonitrile
91-15-6

phthalonitrile

chloroaluminum phthalocyanine
14154-42-8

chloroaluminum phthalocyanine

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With ammonium chloride at 200℃; for 10.5h; Reagent/catalyst; Concentration;98.4%
With 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene In pentan-1-ol at 136℃; for 5h; Inert atmosphere;
With 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene In pentan-1-ol at 136℃; for 5h;
1-(pyridine-4-oxy) 3,4-dicyanobenzene
380896-89-9

1-(pyridine-4-oxy) 3,4-dicyanobenzene

indium(III) chloride

indium(III) chloride

phthalonitrile
91-15-6

phthalonitrile

2-[4-(pyridyloxy)phthalocyaninato]chloroindium(III)

2-[4-(pyridyloxy)phthalocyaninato]chloroindium(III)

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene In pentan-1-ol for 18h; Inert atmosphere; Reflux;98.2%
benzylamine
100-46-9

benzylamine

phthalonitrile
91-15-6

phthalonitrile

1,3-Bis-[(Z)-benzylimino]-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindole
32313-76-1

1,3-Bis-[(Z)-benzylimino]-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindole

Conditions
ConditionsYield
sulfur at 40℃; for 1h;98%
(2S)-2-phenylglycinol
20989-17-7

(2S)-2-phenylglycinol

phthalonitrile
91-15-6

phthalonitrile

1,2-bis<(4S)-4-phenyl-2-oxazolin-2-yl>benzene
131380-82-0

1,2-bis<(4S)-4-phenyl-2-oxazolin-2-yl>benzene

Conditions
ConditionsYield
at 150℃; for 1h; Microwave irradiation;98%
With zinc(II) chloride In chlorobenzene for 24h; Heating;66%
phthalonitrile
91-15-6

phthalonitrile

copper phthalocyanine
147-14-8

copper phthalocyanine

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With CuCl2*2H2O for 0.166667h; microwave irradiation;98%
With CuCl2*2H2O at 190 - 210℃; for 0.25h; microwave irradiation;88%
With copper diacetate; 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene at 140℃; for 0.0833333h;76%
With 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexamethyl-disilazane; copper(ll) bromide In N,N-dimethyl-formamide at 100℃; for 10h;74%
4-Butyl-cyclohexanecarboxylic acid hydrazide

4-Butyl-cyclohexanecarboxylic acid hydrazide

phthalonitrile
91-15-6

phthalonitrile

N'-(3-amino-1H-isoindol-1-ylidene)-4-butylcyclohexanecarbohydrazide

N'-(3-amino-1H-isoindol-1-ylidene)-4-butylcyclohexanecarbohydrazide

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With sodium hydroxide In methanol for 5h; Heating;98%
Trimethylenediamine
109-76-2

Trimethylenediamine

phthalonitrile
91-15-6

phthalonitrile

2-(1,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrimidin-2-yl)benzonitrile
1476807-78-9

2-(1,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrimidin-2-yl)benzonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With bis(2-hydroxy-κO-2-phenylacetato)copper(II); iodine; sodium acetate In toluene at 90℃; for 0.333333h; Time; Microwave irradiation; chemoselective reaction;97%
(3-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl)zinc chloride * lithium chloride

(3-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl)zinc chloride * lithium chloride

phthalonitrile
91-15-6

phthalonitrile

2-(3-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl)benzonitrile
670-74-6

2-(3-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl)benzonitrile

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In tetrahydrofuran at 40℃; for 0.5h; Reagent/catalyst; Inert atmosphere; Microwave irradiation;97%
propylamine
107-10-8

propylamine

phthalonitrile
91-15-6

phthalonitrile

1,3-Bis-[(Z)-propylimino]-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindole
93423-55-3

1,3-Bis-[(Z)-propylimino]-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindole

Conditions
ConditionsYield
sulfur for 2h; Heating;96%
isobutyric acid hydrazide
3619-17-8

isobutyric acid hydrazide

phthalonitrile
91-15-6

phthalonitrile

N'-(3-amino-1H-isoindol-1-ylidene)-2-methytlpropanohydrazide

N'-(3-amino-1H-isoindol-1-ylidene)-2-methytlpropanohydrazide

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In methanol for 5h; Heating;96%
phthalonitrile
91-15-6

phthalonitrile

tin(ll) chloride

tin(ll) chloride

phthalocyanine tin(IV) dichloride
18253-54-8

phthalocyanine tin(IV) dichloride

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In further solvent(s) SnCl2 and phthalonitrile were added to 1-chloronaphthalene (solvent); brought to reflux over a period of 1 h; was allowed to reflux for 3 h; cooled slowly to room temperature; filtered; washed in benzene in a Soxhlet extractor for 24 h; elem. anal.;96%
3-methylpyridin-2-ylamine
1603-40-3

3-methylpyridin-2-ylamine

phthalonitrile
91-15-6

phthalonitrile

Co(3-MeBPI)2
79062-08-1

Co(3-MeBPI)2

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With sodium hydroxide In methanol; toluene 1,2-dicyanobenzene and 2-amino-3-methylpyridine heated in oil bath to 210°C for 3 h, mixt. cooled to ambient temp., toluene added, temp.increased to 90°C, NaOH in methanol added, Co(OAc)2 in methanol added and mixt. heated for 1 h; mixt. cooled to 40°C, product filtered, washed with methanol, diethyl ether and dried;96%
With sodium hydroxide In methanol; toluene 1,2-dicyanobenzene and 2-amino-3-methylpyridine heated in oil bath to 210°C for 4 h, mixt. cooled to 210°C., toluene added, NaOH in methanol added and stirred for 5 min, Co(OAc)2 in methanol added and mixt. stirredd for 45 min; mixt. cooled to 40°C, product filtered, washed with methanol, diethyl ether and dried in vacuo at 80°C;
(2-picolyl)diethylborane dimer
1393596-93-4

(2-picolyl)diethylborane dimer

phthalonitrile
91-15-6

phthalonitrile

(Et2B)2(1,2-(NHC(CHC5H4N))2C6H4)
1393596-99-0

(Et2B)2(1,2-(NHC(CHC5H4N))2C6H4)

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In toluene (inert atm.); reaction of boron compd. and 1 equiv. of dicyanobenzene intoluene at 70°C for 4 h;96%
In toluene at 70℃; for 4h; Inert atmosphere;96%
thiosemicarbazide
79-19-6

thiosemicarbazide

phthalonitrile
91-15-6

phthalonitrile

3-amino-1H-isoindol-1-one thiosemicarbazone

3-amino-1H-isoindol-1-one thiosemicarbazone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With sodium hydroxide for 2h; Reflux;96%
phthalonitrile
91-15-6

phthalonitrile

zinc phthalocyanine
14320-04-8

zinc phthalocyanine

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With zinc acetate dihydrate; N,N-dimethyl-formamide at 200℃; for 0.166667h; Microwave irradiation; Sealed tube;95%
With N-ethyl-N-hydroxy-ethanamine; zinc(II) chloride at 80℃; for 0.25h;45%

Phthalonitrile Chemical Properties

Molecule structure of 1,2-Benzenedicarbonitrile (CAS NO.91-15-6):

IUPAC Name: Benzene-1,2-dicarbonitrile 
Molecular Weight: 128.13076 g/mol
Molecular Formula: C8H4N2 
Density: 1.24 g/cm
Melting Point: 137-139 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point: 304.6 °C at 760 mmHg 
Flash Point: 153.3 °C
Index of Refraction: 1.565
Molar Refractivity: 35.88 cm3
Molar Volume: 110 cm3
Polarizability: 14.22×10-24 cm3
Surface Tension: 55.6 dyne/cm 
Enthalpy of Vaporization: 54.5 kJ/mol
Vapour Pressure: 0.000865 mmHg at 25 °C 
Solubility Benzene: 50 mg/mL, clear
Water Solubility: 0.56 g/L (25 °C)
XLogP3: 1
H-Bond Acceptor: 2
Exact Mass: 128.037448
MonoIsotopic Mass: 128.037448
Topological Polar Surface Area: 47.6
Heavy Atom Count: 10
Complexity: 178
Canonical SMILES: C1=CC=C(C(=C1)C#N)C#N
InChI: InChI=1S/C8H4N2/c9-5-7-3-1-2-4-8(7)6-10/h1-4H
InChIKey: XQZYPMVTSDWCCE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
EINECS: 202-044-8
Product Categories: Industrial/Fine Chemicals; Organics; Functional Materials; Phthalonitriles & Naphthalonitriles; Phthalonitriles (Building Blocks for Phthalocyanines); C8 to C9; Cyanides/Nitriles; Nitrogen Compounds

Phthalonitrile History

In 1896, the first formation of 1,2-Benzenedicarbonitrile was reported  by Johannes Pinnow. It was noted to be a byproduct of the reaction between orthamidobenzonitrile hydrochloride, sodium nitrite, and hydrochloric acid to synthesize orthodicyanodiazoamidobenzene. In 1907, the first intentional method derived for the synthesis of 1,2-Benzenedicarbonitrile appeared, when 1,2-Benzenedicarbonitrile was boiled with acetic anhydride. While initial yields were small, it was a precursor that eventually to the contemporary large-scale synthesis seen today.

Phthalonitrile Uses

 1,2-Benzenedicarbonitrile (CAS NO.91-15-6) is widely used for the sythesis of phthalein sulfonamide durgs, phthalocyanine pigments and dyes, high-resistance polyamide fiber, xylyl, di-isocyanate plastic and desulfuration catalyst. It is also used for dyes, pigments and other organic synthesis.

Phthalonitrile Production

 1,2-Benzenedicarbonitrile is made by the ammoxidation of o-xylene in the presence of a vanadium oxide-antimony-oxide catalyst over heat (480 °C). This process passes a gaseous mixture of ammonia, oxygen, ando-xylene through a distributor plate into a fluidized bed reactor, containing the catalyst.

Phthalonitrile Toxicity Data With Reference

1.    

orl-rat TDLo:7425 mg/kg/66W-I:ETA

    VOONAW    Voprosy Onkologii. Problems of Onkology. 18 (1)(1972),81.
2.    

ipr-rat LD50:62 mg/kg

    KJMDA6    Kobe Journal of the Medical Sciences. 11 (1965),63.
3.    

orl-mus LD50:65 mg/kg

    INHEAO    Industrial Health. 4 (1966),11.
4.    

ipr-mus LD50:25 mg/kg

    NTIS**    National Technical Information Service. (Springfield, VA 22161) (Formerly U.S. Clearinghouse for Scientific and Technical Information) AD277-689 .
5.    

scu-mus LD50:46 mg/kg

    INHEAO    Industrial Health. 4 (1966),11.

Phthalonitrile Consensus Reports

Cyanide and its compounds are on the Community Right-To-Know List. Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.

Phthalonitrile Safety Profile

Hazard Codes: ToxicT
Risk Statements: 25-23/24/25 
R25 :Toxic if swallowed. 
R23/24/25:Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Safety Statements: 36/37/39-45-28A 
S36/37/39:Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. 
S45:In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) 
S28:After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap-suds.
RIDADR: UN 3439 6.1/PG 2
WGK Germany: 1
RTECS: TI8575000
HazardClass: 6.1
PackingGroup: II
HS Code: 29269095
Hazardous Substances Data: 91-15-6(Hazardous Substances Data)
Poison by ingestion, subcutaneous, and intraperitoneal routes. Questionable carcinogen with experimental tumorigenic data. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of CN and NOx.

Phthalonitrile Specification

 1,2-Benzenedicarbonitrile (CAS NO.91-15-6) is also named as 1,2-Benzodinitrile ; 1,2-Dicyanobenzene ; AI3-00049 ; CCRIS 8898 ; Ftalodinitril ; Ftalodinitril [Czech] ; Ftalonitril ; Ftalonitril [Czech] ; HSDB 5273 ; NSC 17562 ; Phthalic acid dinitrile ; Phthalodinitrile ; Phthalonitrile ; USAF ND-09 ; o-Benzenedicarbonitrile ; o-Benzenedinitrile ; o-Cyanobenzonitrile ; o-Dicyanobenzene ; o-Pdn ; o-Phthalodinitrile ; ortho-Dicyanobenzene . 1,2-Benzenedicarbonitrile (CAS NO.91-15-6) is off-white to tan powder. It is soluble in alcohol, ether, chloroform and benzene, insoluble in oil. It can be volatile with steam. 1,2-Benzenedicarbonitrile is stable and incompatible with strong bases, strong acids, strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents.

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