Benzyl Cyanide

Benzyl Cyanide is an organic compound that is colorless to light yellow, oily, and an aromatic liquid.

Properties of Benzyl Cyanide

• Molecular formula: C₈H₇N
• CAS No.: 140-29-4
• The molecular weight of Benzyl Cyanide is 117.15 g/mol.
• The boiling point of Benzyl Cyanide is 233 to 234 °C or 506 to 507 K
• Specific gravity: 1.015 gm/ml at 25°C
• Assay: Not less than 99.0% (By GC)
• The characteristic of this compound is colorless, toxic content, and oily form
• Benzyl cyanide is considered the aromatic liquid chemical compound type.

Applications of Benzyl Cyanide

• Benzyl cyanide is used in the organic synthesis of dyes, fragrances, pesticides, and pharmaceuticals, such as penicillin precursors.
• In the production of analgesics, including ethoheptazine, ketobemidone, pethidine, and phenoperidine
• In production of Antiarrhythmics like disopyramide and others
• In the Antidepressants production
• In production of Antihistamines, such as levocabastine and chlorphenamine
• Used in the production of antimalarial medications, like pyrimethamine
• For Diuretics, like triamterene
• For Hypnotic cure like alonimid and phenobarbital
• As a chemical intermediate for pharmaceutical drugs
• With esters for perfumes and flavors
• In the synthesis of optical bleaches for fibers
• In the production of insecticides