Diphenylacetonitrile, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Diphenylacetonitrile undergoes anhydrous condensation with ethyl-4-bromo-butyrate. This is followed by its hydrolysis in alkaline medium that is used in the quantitative determination of 3-cyano-3,3-diphenylpropionic acid.

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Applications
Diphenylacetonitrile undergoes anhydrous condensation with ethyl-4-bromo-butyrate. This is followed by its hydrolysis in alkaline medium that is used in the quantitative determination of 3-cyano-3,3-diphenylpropionic acid.

Solubility
Insoluble in water.

Notes
Keep container tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 86-29-3
• Molecular Formula: C14H11N
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 193.249
• MDL Number: MFCD00001862
• InChI Key: NEBPTMCRLHKPOB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: diphenylacetonitrile, dipan, diphenatrile, benzhydrylcyanide, diphenylmethylcyanide, benzyhydrylcyanide, acetonitrile, diphenyl, benzeneacetonitrile, alpha-phenyl, usaf kf-13, difenylacetonitril
• PubChem CID: 6837
• IUPAC Name: 2,2-diphenylacetonitrile
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(C#N)C2=CC=CC=C2

• Melting Point: 72°C to 76°C
• Boiling Point: 181°C (12 mmHg)
• Flash Point: 120°C (248°F)
• Quantity: 500 g
• Beilstein: 1911160
• Merck Index: 14,3316
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 193.25
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Diphenylacetonitrile

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