1,4-dicyanobenzene as a new internal standard in utilizing solid-state infrared intensity methods for the determination of thiocyanate bonding. Used as photosensitizer in [2+2] cycloadditions, nitrile building block.
Safety Profile
Moderately toxic by
ingestion and intraperitoneal routes. An eye
irritant. When heated to decomposition it
emits toxic fumes of CNand NO,. See also
NITRILES.
Purification Methods
Crystallise the dinitrile from EtOH or AcOH, and has m 221.5-222.5o after sublimation. [Beilstein 9 H 846, 9 I 376, 9 II 613, 9 III 4255, 9 IV 3328.]
