3-Iodo-2-methylphenylacetonitrile

• CAT Number: L021705
• CAS Number: 1261569-73-6
• Molecular Formula: C9H8IN
• Molecular Weight: 257.07
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 2-(3-iodo-2-methylphenyl)acetonitrile
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H8IN/c1-7-8(5-6-11)3-2-4-9(7)10/h2-4H,5H2,1H3
• InChIKey: ASXSGRWJIRQOIR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=C(C=CC=C1I)CC#N

3-Iodo-2-methylphenylacetonitrile is an aromatic compound featuring a phenyl ring with an iodine atom at the 3-position, a methyl group at the 2-position, and an acetonitrile (-CH₂CN) group attached at the 1-position. The iodine substitution offers increased reactivity for nucleophilic substitution reactions, while the acetonitrile group provides a useful nitrile functionality. This compound serves as a key intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly for the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other bioactive molecules with potential antimicrobial or anticancer properties.