3-Methoxyphenylacetonitrile

• CAT Number: R017710
• CAS Number: 19924-43-7
• Molecular Formula: C9H9NO
• Molecular Weight: 147.177
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 3-Methoxybenzeneacetonitrile; (m-Methoxyphenyl)acetonitrile; (3-Methoxyphenyl)acetonitrile; (m-Methoxyphenyl)acetonitrile; 2-(3-Methoxyphenyl)acetonitrile; 3-Methoxybenzeneacetonitrile; 3-Methoxybenzyl Cyanide; Limnanthin Nitrile; NSC 143401; m-Metho
• Storage: Store at +4 ℃
• IUPAC Name: 2-(3-methoxyphenyl)acetonitrile
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H9NO/c1-11-9-4-2-3-8(7-9)5-6-10/h2-4,7H,5H2,1H3
• InChIKey: LXKNAUOWEJWGTE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC1=CC=CC(=C1)CC#N

3-Methoxyphenylacetonitrile is an organic compound characterized by a phenyl ring with a methoxy group at the 3-position and an acetonitrile group (-CH2CN) attached to the benzene ring. This compound serves as an important intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other fine chemicals. Its structure makes it valuable in organic synthesis, particularly in reactions requiring the introduction of nitrile groups, which can be further transformed into various functional groups. 3-Methoxyphenylacetonitrile is commonly used in medicinal chemistry to develop bioactive molecules, including drugs targeting neurological and cardiovascular systems.