2-Cyanophenol, 99%

Name: 2-Cyanophenol, 99%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-009623

About 2-Cyanophenol, 99%

2-Cyanophenol is a nitrile building block carrying the CAS registry number 611-20-1 with a typical assay of 99%. Formula C7H5NO, molecular weight 119.12 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 2-hydroxybenzonitrile. Alternative names: Salicylonitrile and o-Cyanophenol.

The material typically appears as off white to brown powder or crystals. Literature values give a melting point of 92-95 °C and a boiling point of 149 °C. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 6 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Typical applications include organic synthesis and API synthesis. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 2-Cyanophenol in 5 g, 25 g, 100 g and 500 g packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2-Cyanophenol, 99%
Catalogue No.	VQ-009623
CAS Number	611-20-1
IUPAC name	2-hydroxybenzonitrile
Molecular formula	C₇H₅NO
Molecular weight	119.12 g/mol
Exact mass	119.0371
Purity / assay	99%
HSN code	29339900
InChIKey	CHZCERSEMVWNHL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC=C(C(=C1)C#N)O
PubChem CID	11907

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	Off white to brown powder or crystals
Melting point	92-95 °C
Boiling point	149 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	1.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	44 Å²
Synonyms	Salicylonitrile, o-Cyanophenol, o-Hydroxybenzonitrile, Benzonitrile, 2-hydroxy-, Benzonitrile, hydroxy-, Benzonitrile, o-hydroxy-, o-Hydoxybenzonitrile, 2-Hydroxy-benzonitrile, Hydroxy Benzonitrile, 2-hydroxyphenyl cyanide, 2-hydroxybenzenecarbonitrile, 2-hydroxy benzonitrile

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H318Causes serious eye damage
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P272, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P305 + P354 + P338, P317, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P333 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, 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 2-Cyanophenol, 99%?

The CAS Registry Number of 2-Cyanophenol, 99% is 611-20-1. It is also known as Salicylonitrile, o-Cyanophenol, o-Hydroxybenzonitrile.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Cyanophenol, 99%?

2-Cyanophenol, 99% has the molecular formula C7H5NO and a molecular weight of 119.12 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-hydroxybenzonitrile.

Which grade and pack sizes of 2-Cyanophenol, 99% can I order?

We supply 2-Cyanophenol, 99% in (99%) grade, in 5 g, 25 g, 100 g, 500 g, 1 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 2-Cyanophenol, 99%?

Yes. Every lot of 2-Cyanophenol, 99% 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 2-Cyanophenol, 99% be shipped internationally?

Yes. 2-Cyanophenol, 99% is classified as hazardous, 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.