2-Cyanophenyl acetate

• CAT Number: L017312
• CAS Number: 5715-02-6
• Molecular Formula: C9H7NO2
• Molecular Weight: 161.16
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: (2-cyanophenyl) acetate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H7NO2/c1-7(11)12-9-5-3-2-4-8(9)6-10/h2-5H,1H3
• InChIKey: XXLKCUTUGWSJJO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(=O)OC1=CC=CC=C1C#N

2-Cyanophenyl acetate is an aromatic ester featuring a cyano group on a phenyl ring and an acetate ester, commonly used in pharmaceutical and organic synthesis. Its structure provides a reactive site for various transformations, making it valuable as an intermediate in the development of bioactive compounds. This compound is particularly useful in producing molecules for medicinal chemistry, especially in studies involving enzyme inhibition and receptor binding. Its stability and versatility make it an ideal building block for complex organic synthesis and drug discovery.