2-(2-Isopropylphenyl)acetonitrile

• CAT Number: L020387
• CAS Number: 91131-80-5
• Molecular Formula: C11H13N
• Molecular Weight: 159.23
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 2-(2-propan-2-ylphenyl)acetonitrile
• InChI: InChI=1S/C11H13N/c1-9(2)11-6-4-3-5-10(11)7-8-12/h3-6,9H,7H2,1-2H3
• InChIKey: JNHQPAFFOHBPNL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

2-(2-Isopropylphenyl)acetonitrile(CAT: L020387) is an aromatic nitrile compound, featuring an isopropyl group attached to the phenyl ring at the 2-position and an acetonitrile group at the benzylic carbon. The nitrile (-CN) group adds significant reactivity to the molecule, making it useful for various organic synthesis reactions, including nucleophilic substitution and as a precursor in the preparation of amines or other functional groups. The isopropyl group increases the compound’s lipophilicity, which can be beneficial in pharmaceutical development. 2-(2-Isopropylphenyl)acetonitrile serves as an important intermediate in the synthesis of more complex molecules for pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science applications.