N-(4-Cyanophenyl)-glycine

• CAT Number: R053547
• CAS Number: 42288-26-6
• Molecular Formula: C9H8N2O2
• Molecular Weight: 176.18
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2-(4-Cyanophenylamino)acetic Acid; 4-(((Carboxy)methyl)amino)benzonitrile; N-(4-Cyanophenyl)glycine; N-(p-Cyanophenyl)glycine; [(4-Cyanophenyl)amino]acetic Acid
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-(4-cyanoanilino)acetic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H8N2O2/c10-5-7-1-3-8(4-2-7)11-6-9(12)13/h1-4,11H,6H2,(H,12,13)
• InChIKey: KJRQMXRCZULRHF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC(=CC=C1C#N)NCC(=O)O

N-(4-Cyanophenyl)-glycine (Cat No.: R053547) is an organic compound with the molecular formula C₉H₈N₂O₂, consisting of a glycine backbone in which the amino group is substituted with a 4-cyanophenyl moiety. The presence of both carboxylic acid and nitrile functional groups gives the molecule bifunctional reactivity, making it useful in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis. It serves as an intermediate in the development of bioactive molecules and fine chemicals. Its aromatic ring and amino acid structure also allow for incorporation into peptidomimetic frameworks and drug discovery research.