Identification | ||
Name | Benzyl cyanide | |
Synonyms | Benzeneacetonitrile; Alpha-tolunitrile; Phenyl acetyl nitrile | |
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Molecular Structure |
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Molecular Formula | C8H7N | |
Molecular Weight | 117.15 | |
CAS Registry Number | 140-29-4 | |
EINECS | 205-410-5 | |
Properties | ||
Density | 1.01 | |
Melting point | -24 ºC | |
Boiling point | 233-234 ºC | |
Refractive index | 1.522-1.524 | |
Water solubility | insoluble. <0.1 g/100 mL at 17 ºC |