38940-10-2

Basic information

• Product Name: 2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2-(phenylmethyl)-
• CAS NO: 38940-10-2
• Molecular Formula: C13H10O2
• Molecular Weight: 198.221
• Mol File: 38940-10-2.mol
• Article Data: 15

Chemical Properties

• CAS DataBase Reference: 2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2-(phenylmethyl)-(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2-(phenylmethyl)-(38940-10-2)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2-(phenylmethyl)-(38940-10-2)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 38940-10-2(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2-(phenylmethyl)-, also known as benzylidenemalononitrile, is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C15H11NO2. It is a yellow crystalline powder that is soluble in organic solvents. 2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2-(phenylmethyl)- is primarily used in the manufacturing of dyes, pigments, and pharmaceuticals. It is also utilized in organic synthesis and as a building block in the production of various other chemical compounds. Additionally, 2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2-(phenylmethyl)- can be used as a reactant in the preparation of other more complex molecules in the field of organic chemistry.

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Relevant articles and documents

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