(4-Chloro-phenyl)-oxo-acetonitrile

Name: (4-Chloro-phenyl)-oxo-acetonitrile
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-048782

About (4-Chloro-phenyl)-oxo-acetonitrile

(4-Chloro-phenyl)-oxo-acetonitrile (CAS 13014-48-7) is an impurity of Lamotrigine offered by Vaqora Chemicals. With the molecular formula C8H4ClNO, it has a molar mass of 165.57 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 4-chlorobenzoyl cyanide. Alternative names: 4-chlorobenzoylcyanide and Benzeneacetonitrile, 4-chloro-alpha-oxo-.

It is supplied as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Danger”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

As a characterised impurity of Lamotrigine, it is used for analytical method development, method validation (AMV) and routine quality-control testing, and it supports ANDA and DMF regulatory filings. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

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

Industries

Related to Lamotrigine

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	(4-Chloro-phenyl)-oxo-acetonitrile
Catalogue No.	VQ-048782
CAS Number	13014-48-7
IUPAC name	4-chlorobenzoyl cyanide
Molecular formula	C₈H₄ClNO
Molecular weight	165.57 g/mol
Exact mass	164.9981
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	UDBBCXDMJVNFLI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC(=CC=C1C(=O)C#N)Cl
PubChem CID	9834051

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	2.7
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	40.9 Å²
Synonyms	4-chlorobenzoylcyanide, Benzeneacetonitrile, 4-chloro-alpha-oxo-, p-chlorobenzoylcyanide, 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-oxoacetonitrile, 4-chloro-benzoylcyanide, 4-chlorophenylglyoxylonitrile, 4-Chlorobenzene-1-carbonyl cyanide

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Toxic

Harmful / irritant

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H301Toxic if swallowed
H311Toxic in contact with skin
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H331Toxic if inhaled
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P261, P262, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P273, P280, P301 + P316, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P316, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P361 + P364, P362 + P364, P391, 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 (4-Chloro-phenyl)-oxo-acetonitrile?

The CAS Registry Number of (4-Chloro-phenyl)-oxo-acetonitrile is 13014-48-7. It is also known as 4-chlorobenzoylcyanide, Benzeneacetonitrile, 4-chloro-alpha-oxo-, p-chlorobenzoylcyanide.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of (4-Chloro-phenyl)-oxo-acetonitrile?

(4-Chloro-phenyl)-oxo-acetonitrile has the molecular formula C8H4ClNO and a molecular weight of 165.57 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 4-chlorobenzoyl cyanide.

What is (4-Chloro-phenyl)-oxo-acetonitrile used for?

(4-Chloro-phenyl)-oxo-acetonitrile is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Lamotrigine. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of (4-Chloro-phenyl)-oxo-acetonitrile can I order?

We supply (4-Chloro-phenyl)-oxo-acetonitrile 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 (4-Chloro-phenyl)-oxo-acetonitrile?

Yes. Every lot of (4-Chloro-phenyl)-oxo-acetonitrile 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 (4-Chloro-phenyl)-oxo-acetonitrile be shipped internationally?

Yes. (4-Chloro-phenyl)-oxo-acetonitrile 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.