2-(1-Phenylethylidene)malononitrile

Also known as: Propanedinitrile, 2-(1-phenylethylidene)-, (1-Phenylethylidene)malononitrile, (α-Methylbenzylidene)malononitrile, α-Cyano-β-phenylcrotononitrile, 1,1-Dicyano-2-methyl-2-phenylethylene, 2-Phenyl-1-propene-1,1-dicarbonitrile, α-Methylbenzalmalononitrile, NSC 17554, 1-Phenylethylidenepropanedinitrile, 2-(α-Methylbenzylidene)malononitrile, (Methylphenylmethylene)malononitrile, β,β-Dicyano-α-methylstyrene

2-(1-Phenylethylidene)malononitrile (CAS 5447-87-0) is a compound in the Aromatic Hydrocarbons category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C11H8N2 and a molecular weight of 168.19500 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 94-96ºC, a boiling point of 286.8ºC at 760mmHg, a density of 1.096g/cm3 and a flash point of 127.8ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 5447-87-0
Jingsj CID: J-1015292-8
Molecular Formula: C₁₁H₈N₂
Molecular Weight: 168.19500 g/mol
Category: Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point	94-96ºC
Boiling Point	286.8ºC at 760mmHg
Density	1.096g/cm3
Flash Point	127.8ºC
Exact Mass	168.06900
PSA	47.58000
LogP	2.50726
Refractive Index	1.561

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code	2926909090
Summary	HS:2926909090 other nitrile-function compounds VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:none MFN tariff:6.5% General tariff:30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of 2-(1-Phenylethylidene)malononitrile?

The CAS number of 2-(1-Phenylethylidene)malononitrile is 5447-87-0.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-(1-Phenylethylidene)malononitrile?

2-(1-Phenylethylidene)malononitrile has molecular formula C11H8N2 and molecular weight 168.19500 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of 2-(1-Phenylethylidene)malononitrile?

For 2-(1-Phenylethylidene)malononitrile, Upstream Products: Acetophenone, Malononitrile; Downstream Products: 2-Phenylbenzimidazole, Ethyl 2-phenylpropionate, 3-amino-4-nitro-5-(thiophen-2-yl)-[1,1'-biphenyl]-2-carbonitrile.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

How to cite: Jingsj. "2-(1-Phenylethylidene)malononitrile (CAS 5447-87-0)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-1015292-8 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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