3-(1-Cyanoethyl)benzoic acid

CAS Number5537-71-3
FormulaCH3CH(CN)C6H4CO2H
Mol. Weight175.18 g/mol
3-(1-Cyanoethyl)benzoic acid
What is 3-(1-Cyanoethyl)benzoic acid?
3-(1-Cyanoethyl)benzoic acid is a chemical compound with CAS number 5537-71-3 and molecular formula CH3CH(CN)C6H4CO2H. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
3-(1-Cyanoethyl)benzoic acid was used in screening of cobalt containing nitrile hydratases for their enantioselectivity towards wide range of chiral nitriles1.
Specifications
Linear Formula
CH3CH(CN)C6H4CO2H
Molecular Weight
175.18 g/mol
Assay/Purity
98%
Safety Information
GHS05
GHS07Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
H302-H317-H318
Precautionary Statements
P280-P305 + P351 + P338
Required PPE
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves
Melting Point
145-148 °C(lit.)
EC Number
226-897-0
WGK Germany
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