Diphenylacetonitrile

• CAT Number: R050152
• CAS Number: 86-29-3
• Molecular Formula: C14H11N
• Molecular Weight: 193.25
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: α-Phenylbenzeneacetonitrile; Benzhydryl Cyanide; Dipan; Diphenatrile; Diphenyl-α-cyanomethane; Diphenylmethyl Cyanide; NSC 130268; NSC 884; α-Phenylbenzyl Cyanide; α-Phenylphenylacetonitrile
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2,2-diphenylacetonitrile
• InChI: InChI=1S/C14H11N/c15-11-14(12-7-3-1-4-8-12)13-9-5-2-6-10-13/h1-10,14H
• InChIKey: NEBPTMCRLHKPOB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(C#N)C2=CC=CC=C2

Diphenylacetonitrile (Cat No.: R050152) is an organic compound with the molecular formula C₁₄H₁₁N, consisting of a central nitrile group (–C≡N) bonded to a diphenylmethyl moiety. It is a versatile intermediate used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals. Its structure offers both aromatic stability and reactive functionality, making it useful in nucleophilic addition, condensation, and cyclization reactions. Diphenylacetonitrile is particularly valuable in the development of heterocyclic compounds and has applications in medicinal chemistry and material science research.