947701-13-5

Basic information

• Product Name: 3-chloro-4-Methylthiophenylacetonitrile
• Synonyms: 3-chloro-4-Methylthiophenylacetonitrile;2-(3-chloro-4-(Methylthio)phenyl)acetonitrile
• CAS NO: 947701-13-5
• Molecular Formula: C9H8ClNS
• Molecular Weight: 197.68452
• Mol File: 947701-13-5.mol
• Article Data: 1

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 315.8±37.0 °C(Predicted)
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.25±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted)
• Storage Temp.: 2-8°C
• CAS DataBase Reference: 3-chloro-4-Methylthiophenylacetonitrile(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 3-chloro-4-Methylthiophenylacetonitrile(947701-13-5)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 3-chloro-4-Methylthiophenylacetonitrile(947701-13-5)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 947701-13-5(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

3-Chloro-4-methylthiophenylacetonitrile is a versatile chemical compound characterized by a nitrile group attached to a thiophene ring, which features a chlorine and a methylthio substituent. It is recognized for its potential as a building block in the development of new materials and compounds, and is widely utilized in pharmaceutical and agricultural industries.

Uses

Used in Pharmaceutical Industry:
3-Chloro-4-methylthiophenylacetonitrile is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceutical drugs. Its unique structure allows it to be a key component in the creation of new medicinal compounds, contributing to the development of novel treatments and therapies.
Used in Agricultural Industry:
In the agricultural sector, 3-Chloro-4-methylthiophenylacetonitrile is employed as an intermediate in the production of agrochemicals. Its properties make it suitable for the synthesis of pesticides and other agricultural chemicals, enhancing crop protection and yield.
Used in Organic Chemistry Research:
3-Chloro-4-methylthiophenylacetonitrile is utilized as a valuable building block in organic chemistry, where it is studied for its potential to form new organic compounds. Its reactivity and structural features make it an important subject of research for the advancement of organic synthesis methods.
Used in Medicinal Chemistry Research:
3-Chloro-4-methylthiophenylacetonitrile is also recognized in medicinal chemistry for its potential applications in drug discovery. The exploration of its properties and interactions with biological targets can lead to the development of new pharmaceutical agents with improved efficacy and selectivity.

Upstream product

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Relevant articles and documents

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