3-Cyanobenzyl chloride

Name: 3-Cyanobenzyl chloride
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-039593

About 3-Cyanobenzyl chloride

Listed under CAS 64407-07-4, 3-Cyanobenzyl chloride is an API impurity reference standard available from Vaqora Chemicals. The compound has the formula C8H6ClN, corresponding to a molecular weight of 151.59 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 3-(chloromethyl)benzonitrile. Alternative names: Benzonitrile, 3-(chloromethyl)- and m-cyanobenzylchloride.

It is supplied as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 3 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Pharmaceutical QC and development laboratories use this impurity standard of the parent drug substance to develop and validate HPLC methods, to set specification limits and to document impurity profiles in ANDA and DMF submissions. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, 3-Cyanobenzyl chloride is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	3-Cyanobenzyl chloride
Catalogue No.	VQ-039593
CAS Number	64407-07-4
IUPAC name	3-(chloromethyl)benzonitrile
Molecular formula	C₈H₆ClN
Molecular weight	151.59 g/mol
Exact mass	151.0189
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	WRXVOTDGLNPNND-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC(=CC(=C1)C#N)CCl
PubChem CID	522126

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	2.1
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	23.8 Å²
Synonyms	Benzonitrile, 3-(chloromethyl)-, m-cyanobenzylchloride, m-Cyanbenzylchlorid, 3-(chloromethyl)benzenecarbonitrile, m-Nitrilebenzyl chloride, a-Chloro-m-tolunitrile ,, alpha-Chloro-m-tolunitrile, 3-chloromethyl benzonitrile, 3-chloromethyl-benzonitrile, 3-(CH2Cl)-C6H4-CN

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements: P264, P264 + P265, P270, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P305 + P351 + P338, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, 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 3-Cyanobenzyl chloride?

The CAS Registry Number of 3-Cyanobenzyl chloride is 64407-07-4. It is also known as Benzonitrile, 3-(chloromethyl)-, m-cyanobenzylchloride, m-Cyanbenzylchlorid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 3-Cyanobenzyl chloride?

3-Cyanobenzyl chloride has the molecular formula C8H6ClN and a molecular weight of 151.59 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 3-(chloromethyl)benzonitrile.

Which grade and pack sizes of 3-Cyanobenzyl chloride can I order?

We supply 3-Cyanobenzyl chloride in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 3-Cyanobenzyl chloride?

Yes. Every lot of 3-Cyanobenzyl chloride 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 3-Cyanobenzyl chloride be shipped internationally?

Yes. 3-Cyanobenzyl chloride 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.