2-(Chloromethyl)benzonitrile

• CAT Number: M349364
• CAS Number: 612-13-5
• Molecular Formula: C8H6ClN
• Molecular Weight: 151.59
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 2-(chloromethyl)benzonitrile
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H6ClN/c9-5-7-3-1-2-4-8(7)6-10/h1-4H,5H2
• InChIKey: ZSHNOXOGXHXLAV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C(=C1)CCl)C#N

2-(Chloromethyl)benzonitrile (Cat No.: M349364) is an aromatic organic compound featuring a chloromethyl group (-CH₂Cl) at the 2-position and a nitrile group (-CN) on a benzene ring. It serves as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis, especially in the preparation of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. The chloromethyl group enables nucleophilic substitution reactions, while the nitrile can participate in hydrolysis, reduction, or cyclization processes. Its reactivity and functional versatility make it a valuable building block in designing complex molecular architectures.