Benzyl cyanide, 99%

Name: Benzyl cyanide, 99%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-009694

About Benzyl cyanide, 99%

Benzyl cyanide (CAS 140-29-4) is a nitrile building block offered by Vaqora Chemicals in Synthesis grade at a purity of 99%. Its molecular formula is C8H7N and its molecular weight is 117.15 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 2-phenylacetonitrile. It is also known as Phenylacetonitrile or alpha-Tolunitrile.

It is supplied as a clear colourless to yellowish liquid. Literature values give a melting point of -24 °C and a boiling point of 233-234 °C. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place, away from sources of ignition, with the container tightly sealed. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Typical applications include organic synthesis, pharmaceutical synthesis, dyes and pigments manufacture and cosmetics and personal care. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing, academic and industrial research and textiles and dyeing.

We offer Benzyl cyanide in 500 mL, 5 L and 200 kg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
Pharmaceutical synthesis
Dyes & pigments manufacture
Cosmetics & personal care
Solvent & extraction work

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Benzyl cyanide, 99%
Catalogue No.	VQ-009694
CAS Number	140-29-4
IUPAC name	2-phenylacetonitrile
Molecular formula	C₈H₇N
Molecular weight	117.15 g/mol
Exact mass	117.0578
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	99%
HSN code	29269000
InChIKey	SUSQOBVLVYHIEX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC=C(C=C1)CC#N
PubChem CID	8794

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Clear colourless to yellowish liquid
Melting point	-24 °C
Boiling point	233-234 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	1.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	23.8 Å²
UN number	UN 2470
Synonyms	Phenylacetonitrile, alpha-Tolunitrile, Benzyl nitrile, alpha-Cyanotoluene, (Cyanomethyl)benzene, Phenyl acetyl nitrile, Acetonitrile, phenyl-, omega-Cyanotoluene, Acetic acid, phenyl-nitrile, benzylcyanide, Phenyl-acetonitrile, 2-phenylethanenitrile

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Toxic

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H301Toxic if swallowed
H302Harmful if swallowed
H311Toxic in contact with skin
H330Fatal if inhaled

Precautionary statements: P260, P262, P264, P270, P271, P280, P284, P301 + P316, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P316, P320, P321, P330, P361 + 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

Other grades of CAS 140-29-4

GC

Benzyl cyanide, for GC >98%

CAS: 140-29-4
Formula: C₈H₇N
MW: 117.15 g/mol

VQ-045859

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Benzyl cyanide, 99%?

The CAS Registry Number of Benzyl cyanide, 99% is 140-29-4. It is also known as Phenylacetonitrile, alpha-Tolunitrile, Benzyl nitrile.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Benzyl cyanide, 99%?

Benzyl cyanide, 99% has the molecular formula C8H7N and a molecular weight of 117.15 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-phenylacetonitrile.

Which grade and pack sizes of Benzyl cyanide, 99% can I order?

We supply Benzyl cyanide, 99% in Synthesis (99%) grade, in 500 mL, 5 L, 200 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Benzyl cyanide, 99%?

Yes. Every lot of Benzyl cyanide, 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 Benzyl cyanide, 99% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Benzyl cyanide, 99% is classified as hazardous (UN 2470), 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.