4-Anisonitrile

• CAT Number: R047567
• CAS Number: 874-90-8
• Molecular Formula: C8H7NO
• Molecular Weight: 133.15
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 4-Methoxy-benzonitrile; 1-Cyano-4-methoxybenzene; 4-Cyanoanisole;Aubepinenitrile; p-Cyanoanisole; p-Cyanophenyl Methyl Ether; p-Methoxybenzonitrile; p-Methoxycyanobenzene; p-Methoxyphenyl Cyanide; NSC 3777; NSC 71539
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 4-methoxybenzonitrile
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H7NO/c1-10-8-4-2-7(6-9)3-5-8/h2-5H,1H3
• InChIKey: XDJAAZYHCCRJOK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC1=CC=C(C=C1)C#N

4-Anisonitrile(Cat No.: R047567), also known as 4-methoxybenzonitrile, is an aromatic organic compound with the molecular formula C₈H₇NO. It features a methoxy group (-OCH₃) at the para position relative to a nitrile group (-CN) on a benzene ring. This compound is a valuable intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and dyes. The methoxy group enhances electron density, influencing reactivity in electrophilic and nucleophilic substitution reactions. 4-Anisonitrile is typically used in cross-coupling reactions and heterocyclic compound construction.