| | Identification | More |  | [Name] 
 4-Methoxybenzyl cyanide
 |  | [CAS] 
 104-47-2
 |  | [Synonyms] 
 2-(4-METHOXYPHENYL)ACETONITRILE
 4-ANISYL CYANIDE
 4-METHOXYBENZENEACETONITRILE
 4-METHOXYBENZYL CYANIDE
 (4-METHOXYPHENYL)ACETONITRILE
 ANISYL CYANIDE
 HOMOANISONITRILE
 LABOTEST-BB LT00848055
 P-ANISYLACETONITRILE
 P-ANISYL CYANIDE
 P-CYANOMETHYLANISOLE
 P-CYANOMETHYLPHENOL METHYL ETHER
 P-METHOXYBENZYL CYANIDE
 (P-METHOXYPHENYL)ACETONITRILE
 (methoxyphenyl)acetonitrile
 (p-methoxyphenyl)-acetonitril
 4-methoxy-benzeneacetonitril
 4-Methoxyphenyl
 4-Methoxyphenylacetic acid nitrile
 Acetonitrile, (p-methoxypenyl)-
 |  | [EINECS(EC#)] 
 203-206-0
 |  | [Molecular Formula] 
 C9H9NO
 |  | [MDL Number] 
 MFCD00001919
 |  | [Molecular Weight] 
 147.17
 |  | [MOL File] 
 104-47-2.mol
 | 
 | Chemical Properties | Back Directory |  | [Appearance] 
 Clear colorless to slightly yellow liquid
 |  | [Melting point ] 
 8 °C
 |  | [Boiling point ] 
 286-287 °C (lit.)
 |  | [density ] 
 1.085 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
 
 |  | [refractive index ] 
 n20/D 1.531(lit.)
 
 |  | [Fp ] 
 >230 °F
 
 |  | [storage temp. ] 
 Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
 |  | [solubility ] 
 0.01g/l
 |  | [form ] 
 Liquid
 |  | [color ] 
 Clear colorless to slightly yellow
 |  | [Specific Gravity] 
 1.085
 |  | [PH] 
 4.5 (100g/l, H2O, 20℃)suspension
 |  | [explosive limit] 
 1.2-9.4%(V)
 |  | [BRN ] 
 509162
 |  | [Exposure limits] 
 NIOSH: IDLH 25 mg/m3
 |  | [InChIKey] 
 PACGLQCRGWFBJH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
 |  | [CAS DataBase Reference] 
 104-47-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
 |  | [NIST Chemistry Reference] 
 Benzeneacetonitrile, 4-methoxy-(104-47-2)
 |  | [EPA Substance Registry System] 
 104-47-2(EPA Substance)
 | 
 | Safety Data | Back Directory |  | [Hazard Codes ] 
 Xn,T,Xi
 |  | [Risk Statements ] 
 R20/21/22:Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed .
 R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin .
 R52/53:Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment .
 R25:Toxic if swallowed.
 |  | [Safety Statements ] 
 S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice .
 S37/39:Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection .
 S36/37:Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves .
 S61:Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions safety data sheet .
 S45:In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible) .
 S36:Wear suitable protective clothing .
 |  | [RIDADR ] 
 UN 3276 6.1/PG 3
 
 |  | [WGK Germany ] 
 3
 
 |  | [RTECS ] 
 AM0810000
 
 |  | [F ] 
 8
 |  | [TSCA ] 
 Yes
 |  | [HazardClass ] 
 6.1
 |  | [PackingGroup ] 
 III
 |  | [HS Code ] 
 29269095
 | 
 | Hazard Information | Back Directory |  | [Chemical Properties] 
 Clear colorless to slightly yellow liquid
 |  | [Uses] 
 4-Methoxybenzyl cyanide is used in the biosynthesis of p-methoxyphenylacetic acid by immobilized Bacillus subtilis ZJB-063.
 |  | [Synthesis Reference(s)] 
 Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 15, p. 214, 1972 DOI: 10.1021/jm00272a029
 Synthesis, p. 40, 1987 DOI: 10.1055/s-1987-27834
 |  | [General Description] 
 
 4-Methoxyphenylacetonitrile has been isolated from the sponge Psammaplysilla purpurea. | 
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