m-Chlorobenzyl Cyanide

Name: m-Chlorobenzyl Cyanide
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-045907

About m-Chlorobenzyl Cyanide

m-Chlorobenzyl Cyanide is an API process intermediate carrying the CAS registry number 1529-41-5. Formula C8H6ClN, molecular weight 151.59 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 2-(3-chlorophenyl)acetonitrile. It is also known as 3-Chlorobenzyl cyanide or 3-Chlorophenylacetonitrile.

It is supplied as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 6 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Process chemists and analysts use it when developing synthetic routes to the parent drug substance, tracking process-related impurities and validating analytical methods. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies m-Chlorobenzyl Cyanide in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	m-Chlorobenzyl Cyanide
Catalogue No.	VQ-045907
CAS Number	1529-41-5
IUPAC name	2-(3-chlorophenyl)acetonitrile
Molecular formula	C₈H₆ClN
Molecular weight	151.59 g/mol
Exact mass	151.0189
HSN code	2933
InChIKey	GTIKLPYCSAMPNG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC(=CC(=C1)Cl)CC#N
PubChem CID	73722

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	2.5
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	23.8 Å²
Synonyms	3-Chlorobenzyl cyanide, 3-Chlorophenylacetonitrile, 3-Chlorobenzeneacetonitrile, Acetonitrile, (m-chlorophenyl)-, (m-Chlorophenyl)acetonitrile, m-chlorophenylacetonitrile, Benzeneacetonitrile, 3-chloro-(9CI), (3-Chlorophenyl)acetonitrile, 3-Chlorobenzylcyanide, 2-(3-chlorophenyl)ethanenitrile, 3-chloro-phenylacetonitrile, 3-chloro-benzeneacetonitrile

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Toxic

Harmful / irritant

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

Precautionary statements: P261, P262, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P316, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P316, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P361 + P364, 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

Other grades of CAS 1529-41-5

Reference Standard

m-Chlorobenzyl Cyanide

CAS: 1529-41-5
Formula: C₈H₆ClN
MW: 151.59 g/mol

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Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of m-Chlorobenzyl Cyanide?

The CAS Registry Number of m-Chlorobenzyl Cyanide is 1529-41-5. It is also known as 3-Chlorobenzyl cyanide, 3-Chlorophenylacetonitrile, 3-Chlorobenzeneacetonitrile.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of m-Chlorobenzyl Cyanide?

m-Chlorobenzyl Cyanide has the molecular formula C8H6ClN and a molecular weight of 151.59 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-(3-chlorophenyl)acetonitrile.

Which grade and pack sizes of m-Chlorobenzyl Cyanide can I order?

We supply m-Chlorobenzyl Cyanide, 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 m-Chlorobenzyl Cyanide?

Yes. Every lot of m-Chlorobenzyl Cyanide 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 m-Chlorobenzyl Cyanide be shipped internationally?

Yes. m-Chlorobenzyl Cyanide 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.