p-Chlorobenzyl Cyanide

Name: p-Chlorobenzyl Cyanide
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-045908

About p-Chlorobenzyl Cyanide

p-Chlorobenzyl Cyanide is an API process intermediate carrying the CAS registry number 140-53-4. Formula C8H6ClN, molecular weight 151.59 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 2-(4-chlorophenyl)acetonitrile. It is also known as 4-Chlorobenzyl cyanide or (4-Chlorophenyl)acetonitrile.

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 “Danger” with 7 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. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer p-Chlorobenzyl Cyanide in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	p-Chlorobenzyl Cyanide
Catalogue No.	VQ-045908
CAS Number	140-53-4
IUPAC name	2-(4-chlorophenyl)acetonitrile
Molecular formula	C₈H₆ClN
Molecular weight	151.59 g/mol
Exact mass	151.0189
HSN code	2933
InChIKey	IVYMIRMKXZAHRV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC(=CC=C1CC#N)Cl
PubChem CID	241582

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	2.5
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	23.8 Å²
Synonyms	4-Chlorobenzyl cyanide, (4-Chlorophenyl)acetonitrile, 4-Chlorophenylacetonitrile, Benzeneacetonitrile, 4-chloro-, 4-Chlorobenzeneacetonitrile, (p-Chlorophenyl)acetonitrile, Acetonitrile, (p-chlorophenyl)-, p-Chlorophenylacetonitrile, 4-Chlor-benzyl-cyanid, 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-acetonitrile, 4-Chlorobenzylcyanide, 2-(4-chlorophenyl)ethanenitrile

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Toxic

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H300Fatal if swallowed
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 140-53-4

Reference Standard

p-Chlorobenzyl Cyanide

CAS: 140-53-4
Formula: C₈H₆ClN
MW: 151.59 g/mol

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Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of p-Chlorobenzyl Cyanide?

The CAS Registry Number of p-Chlorobenzyl Cyanide is 140-53-4. It is also known as 4-Chlorobenzyl cyanide, (4-Chlorophenyl)acetonitrile, 4-Chlorophenylacetonitrile.

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

p-Chlorobenzyl Cyanide has the molecular formula C8H6ClN and a molecular weight of 151.59 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-(4-chlorophenyl)acetonitrile.

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

We supply p-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 p-Chlorobenzyl Cyanide?

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

Yes. p-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.