N-(4-Cyanophenyl)-glycine

Name: N-(4-Cyanophenyl)-glycine
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-013605

About N-(4-Cyanophenyl)-glycine

N-(4-Cyanophenyl)-glycine (CAS 42288-26-6) is a process intermediate or related compound of Glycine offered by Vaqora Chemicals. With the molecular formula C9H8N2O2, it has a molar mass of 176.17 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 2-(4-cyanoanilino)acetic acid. Common synonyms include 2-(4-Cyanophenylamino)acetic Acid and 4-(((Carboxy)methyl)amino)benzonitrile.

The product is provided 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 “Warning” with 7 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Process chemists and analysts use it when developing synthetic routes to Glycine, tracking process-related impurities and validating analytical methods. It is used across 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. This item is currently in stock for prompt dispatch.

Typical applications

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development

Industries

Related to Glycine

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Glycine impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	N-(4-Cyanophenyl)-glycine
Catalogue No.	VQ-013605
CAS Number	42288-26-6
IUPAC name	2-(4-cyanoanilino)acetic acid
Molecular formula	C₉H₈N₂O₂
Molecular weight	176.17 g/mol
Exact mass	176.0586
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	2933
InChIKey	KJRQMXRCZULRHF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC(=CC=C1C#N)NCC(=O)O
PubChem CID	817965

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	0.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 4
TPSA	73.1 Å²
Synonyms	2-(4-Cyanophenylamino)acetic Acid, 4-(((Carboxy)methyl)amino)benzonitrile, N-(4-Cyanophenyl)glycine, N-(p-Cyanophenyl)glycine, [(4-Cyanophenyl)amino]acetic Acid, 2-((4-Cyanophenyl)amino)acetic acid, 2-[(4-cyanophenyl)amino]acetic Acid, (4-cyano-phenylamino)acetic acid, (4-Cyano-phenylamino)-acetic acid, (4-cyanophenyl)glycine, Glycine, N-(4-cyanophenyl)-, N-(p-cyanophenyl)-glycine

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302+H312+H332Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
H302Harmful if swallowed
H312+H332Harmful in contact with skin or if inhaled
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H332Harmful if inhaled

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P317, 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 N-(4-Cyanophenyl)-glycine?

The CAS Registry Number of N-(4-Cyanophenyl)-glycine is 42288-26-6. It is also known as 2-(4-Cyanophenylamino)acetic Acid, 4-(((Carboxy)methyl)amino)benzonitrile, N-(4-Cyanophenyl)glycine.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of N-(4-Cyanophenyl)-glycine?

N-(4-Cyanophenyl)-glycine has the molecular formula C9H8N2O2 and a molecular weight of 176.17 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-(4-cyanoanilino)acetic acid.

What is N-(4-Cyanophenyl)-glycine used for?

N-(4-Cyanophenyl)-glycine is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Glycine. 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 N-(4-Cyanophenyl)-glycine can I order?

We supply N-(4-Cyanophenyl)-glycine in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, 250 mg, 500 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with N-(4-Cyanophenyl)-glycine?

Yes. Every lot of N-(4-Cyanophenyl)-glycine 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 N-(4-Cyanophenyl)-glycine be shipped internationally?

Yes. N-(4-Cyanophenyl)-glycine 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.