4-Hydroxybenzonitrile, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

4-Hydroxybenzonitrile is used as an intermediate in organic synthesis. It is also used in cosmetic as an antiseptic and disinfectant. It is involved as a raw material for the preparation of bomoxynil and ioxynil.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
4-Hydroxybenzonitrile is used as an intermediate in organic synthesis. It is also used in cosmetic as an antiseptic and disinfectant. It is involved as a raw material for the preparation of bomoxynil and ioxynil.

Solubility
Soluble in methanol. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 767-00-0
• Molecular Formula: C7H5NO
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 119.123
• MDL Number: MFCD00002312
• InChI Key: CVNOWLNNPYYEOH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 4-cyanophenol, p-hydroxybenzonitrile, p-cyanophenol, benzonitrile, 4-hydroxy, benzonitrile, p-hydroxy, 4-cyano phenol, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid nitrile, 4-hydroxy-benzonitrile, 4-hydroxy benzonitrile, 4-hydroxybenzenecarbonitrile
• PubChem CID: 13019
• ChEBI: CHEBI:38622
• IUPAC Name: 4-hydroxybenzonitrile
• SMILES: C1=CC(=CC=C1C#N)O

• Melting Point: 110°C to 114°C
• Quantity: 50 g
• Beilstein: 386130
• Solubility Information: Soluble in methanol. Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 119.12
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 4-Hydroxybenzonitrile

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• 4-Cyanophenol

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
• P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 4-Cyanophenol

RUO – Research Use Only