Benzoyl cyanide, 98%

Name: Benzoyl cyanide, 98%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-009692

About Benzoyl cyanide, 98%

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Benzoyl cyanide (Puriss grade), a nitrile building block registered under CAS number 613-90-1 at a purity of 98%. The compound has the formula C8H5NO, corresponding to a molecular weight of 131.13 g/mol. It is also known as Phenylglyoxylonitrile or Benzoyl nitrile.

In its supplied form it is a white to yellow liquid to solid. Reported physical data include a melting point of 28-31 °C and a density of 1.106 g/mL at 25 °C. Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Key uses span reduction reactions and organic synthesis. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Benzoyl cyanide in 25 g, 100 g and 1 kg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Reduction reactions
Organic synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Benzoyl cyanide, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-009692
CAS Number	613-90-1
IUPAC name	benzoyl cyanide
Molecular formula	C₈H₅NO
Molecular weight	131.13 g/mol
Exact mass	131.0371
Grade	Puriss
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	29420090
InChIKey	GJQBHOAJJGIPRH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)C#N
PubChem CID	11953

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	White to yellow liquid to solid
Melting point	28-31 °C
Density	1.106 g/mL at 25 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	1.9
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	40.9 Å²
UN number	UN 3439
Synonyms	Phenylglyoxylonitrile, Benzoyl nitrile, Oxo(phenyl)acetonitrile, Glyoxylonitrile, phenyl-, alpha-Oxobenzeneacetonitrile, Benzeneacetonitrile, .alpha.-oxo-, alpha-oxo-alpha-tolunitrile, .alpha.-Oxobenzeneacetonitrile, alpha-Tolunitrile, alpha-oxo-, Benzeneacetonitrile, alpha-oxo-, Glyoxylonitrile, phenyl-(8CI), 2-oxo-2-phenylethanenitrile

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Toxic

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H300Fatal if swallowed

Precautionary statements: P264, P270, P301 + P316, P321, P330, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Benzoyl cyanide, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of Benzoyl cyanide, 98% is 613-90-1. It is also known as Phenylglyoxylonitrile, Benzoyl nitrile, Oxo(phenyl)acetonitrile.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Benzoyl cyanide, 98%?

Benzoyl cyanide, 98% has the molecular formula C8H5NO and a molecular weight of 131.13 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is benzoyl cyanide.

Which grade and pack sizes of Benzoyl cyanide, 98% can I order?

We supply Benzoyl cyanide, 98% in Puriss (98%) grade, in 25 g, 100 g, 1 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Benzoyl cyanide, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of Benzoyl cyanide, 98% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Benzoyl cyanide, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Benzoyl cyanide, 98% is classified as hazardous (UN 3439), so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.