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p-Tolunitrile

TL;DR: p-Tolunitrile (CAS 104-85-8) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C8H7N and molecular weight 117.057846 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.

4-methylbenzonitrile

Also Known As: p-Tolunitrile, 4-METHYLBENZONITRILE, 4-Cyanotoluene, 4-Tolunitrile, p-Cyanotoluene

CAS Number
104-85-8
Molecular Formula
C8H7N
Molecular Weight
117.057846 g/mol
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Application Areas

Top 5 of 19 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.

Agrochemicals (27 patents) Biotechnology (96 patents) Catalysts (69 patents) Coatings & Adhesives (7 patents) Construction Chemicals (1 patents)

Technical Specifications

Molecular FormulaC8H7N
Molecular Weight117.057846 g/mol
XLogP2.4
Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA)23.8 Ų
Hydrogen Bond Donors0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptors1
Rotatable Bonds0
Exact Mass117.057846 Da
Heavy Atoms9
Complexity123.0
Melting Point85.1 °F (NTP, 1992)
Boiling Point423.7 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Density0.9805 at 86 °F (NTP, 1992) - Less dense than water; will float
Flash Point185 °F (NTP, 1992)
Solubilityless than 1 mg/mL at 63 °F (NTP, 1992)
SMILESCC1=CC=C(C=C1)C#N
InChIKeyVCZNNAKNUVJVGX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Product Description

Applications: p-Tolunitrile is used in heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery, as well as complex organic molecule assembly across discovery and process chemistry. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies p-Tolunitrile (CAS 104-85-8) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.

p-Tolunitrile (CAS 104-85-8) is a heterocyclic building block with the molecular formula C8H7N and a molecular weight of 117.06 g/mol. Key physical properties include a density of 0.9805 at 86 °F (NTP, 1992) - Less dense than water; will float g/cm³, a solubility: less than 1 mg/mL at 63 °F (NTP, 1992). It is also known as p-Tolunitrile and 4-METHYLBENZONITRILE.

Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.

Chemical Property Profile of p-Tolunitrile

XLogP
2.4
TPSA (Topological Polar Surface Area)
23.8
Hydrogen Bond Donors
0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
9
Complexity
123.0
Exact Mass
117.057846
Monoisotopic Mass
117.057846
Data Source: Chemical property values are referenced from PubChem, the world's largest open chemistry database maintained by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), U.S. National Library of Medicine.

Property Insights of p-Tolunitrile

The XLogP value of 2.4 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for p-Tolunitrile. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 23.8 Ų, p-Tolunitrile exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, p-Tolunitrile has 0 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 1 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of p-Tolunitrile?

The CAS number of p-Tolunitrile is 104-85-8.

What is the molecular formula of p-Tolunitrile?

The molecular formula of p-Tolunitrile is C8H7N.

What is the molecular weight of p-Tolunitrile?

The molecular weight of p-Tolunitrile is 117.057846 g/mol.

What are the applications of p-Tolunitrile?

p-Tolunitrile is used in heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery, as well as complex organic molecule assembly across discovery and process chemistry. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies p-Tolunitrile (CAS...

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