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N-(Diphenylmethylene)aminoacetonitrile

N-(Diphenylmethylene)aminoacetonitrile chemical structure
CAS Number70591-20-7
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight220.27 g/mol

What is N-(Diphenylmethylene)aminoacetonitrile?

N-(Diphenylmethylene)aminoacetonitrile is a chemical compound with CAS number 70591-20-7. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

N-(Diphenylmethylene)aminoacetonitrile has been used in:
• synthesis of ring-substituted phenylalanine amides1 and o-carboranylalanine, a potential analog of phenylalanine2
• a key enantiodifferentiating step in concise synthesis of dehydrocoronamic acid ethyl ester3
• synthesis of γ-amino acid esters4

Specifications

Linear Formula

(C6H5)2C=NCH2CN

Molecular Weight

220.27 g/mol

Assay/Purity

98%

Solubility

95% ethanol: soluble50 mg/mL, clear, colorless to faintly yellow

Safety Information

GHS07GHS07
Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302-H312-H315-H319-H332-H335

Precautionary Statements

P261-P280-P305 + P351 + P338

Required PPE

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Melting Point

84-85 °C(lit.)

WGK Germany

3

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