| Formula / Notation | C7H5N |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 100-47-0 |
| Molecular Weight | 103.12 |
| Melting Point | 9 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 375.3 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.01 at 77 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | 1 to 5 mg/mL at 73 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Benzonitrile appears as a clear colorless liquid with an almond-like odor. Flash point 161 °F. Denser (at 8.4 lb / gal) than water and slightly soluble in water. Used as a specialty solvent and to... |
| Also Known As | 100-47-0; Phenyl cyanide; Cyanobenzene; Benzenenitrile; Benzoic acid nitrile; Benzene, cyano-; Benzenecarbonitrile; Phenylcyanide; Fenylkyanid; 9V9APP5H5S |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is Benzonitrile?
Benzonitrile is a nitrile that is hydrogen cyanide in which the hydrogen has been replaced by a phenyl group. It is a nitrile and a member of benzenes.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: benzonitrile
Other Names / Synonyms: 100-47-0; Phenyl cyanide; Cyanobenzene; Benzenenitrile; Benzoic acid nitrile; Benzene, cyano-; Benzenecarbonitrile; Phenylcyanide; Fenylkyanid; 9V9APP5H5S
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 9 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 375.3 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.01 at 77 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 103.12 |
| Solubility | 1 to 5 mg/mL at 73 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Benzonitrile appears as a clear colorless liquid with an almond-like odor. Flash point 161 °F. Denser (at 8.4 lb / gal) than water and slightly soluble in water. Used as a specialty solvent and to... |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Benzonitrile is a nitrile that is hydrogen cyanide in which the hydrogen has been replaced by a phenyl group. It is a nitrile and a member of benzenes.
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
The formula or notation for Benzonitrile is: C7H5N