4-Hydroxybenzonitrile

Catalog	ACM767000-1
CAS	767-00-0
Structure
Category	Environmental Standards
Synonyms	4-Cyanophenol
IUPAC Name	4-hydroxybenzonitrile
Molecular Weight	119.12
Molecular Formula	C7H5NO
Canonical SMILES	C1=CC(=CC=C1C#N)O
InChI	InChI=1S/C7H5NO/c8-5-6-1-3-7(9)4-2-6/h1-4,9H
InChI Key	CVNOWLNNPYYEOH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point	146 ºC 2mmHg
Melting Point	110-113 ºC
Purity	99%+
Density	1.1871 g/ml
Appearance	Off-white to beige-gray crystalline powder
Application	4-Hydroxybenzonitrile serves as a versatile compound, playing a key role in various industrial and pharmaceutical applications. This white crystalline substance, also known as 4-cyanophenol, is employed primarily in the synthesis of herbicides such as Bromoxynil and Ioxynil, which are pivotal for effective agricultural management. Additionally, it acts as a precursor in producing Levcromakalim, a vasodilator used in medical treatments. Moreover, 4-Hydroxybenzonitrile finds use in the formulation of deep eutectic solvents (DES) and exhibits functionality as a monoamine oxidase inhibitor. This compound's diverse utilities showcase its significance in both the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors.
Storage	Inert atmosphere. Room temperature.
EC Number	212-175-2
LogP	1.6 (LogP)
MDL Number	MFCD00002312

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