4-Methylbenzyl cyanide
Also known as: P-Tolyacetonitrile, 4-Methylphenylacetonitrile, p-Tolylacetonitrile, 4-Methylbenzyl cyanide, p-Methylphenylacetonitrile, (4-Methylphenyl)acetonitrile, p-Xylyl cyanide, p-Methylbenzyl cyanide, 4-Methylbenzylcyanide, Benzeneacetonitrile, 4-methyl-, MFCD00001922, EINECS 220-963-2
4-Methylbenzyl cyanide (CAS 2947-61-7) is a compound in the Aromatic Hydrocarbons category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C9H9N and a molecular weight of 131.174 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 18 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 242.5±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 106.1±0.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H319 — Causes serious eye irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 2947-61-7
- Jingsj CID
- J-19768-2
- Molecular Formula
- C9H9N
- Molecular Weight
- 131.174 g/mol
- Category
- Aromatic Hydrocarbons
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 18 °C(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 242.5±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 106.1±0.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 131.073502 |
| PSA | 23.79000 |
| LogP | 1.91 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±0.4 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.527 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
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 4-Methylbenzyl cyanide?
The CAS number of 4-Methylbenzyl cyanide is 2947-61-7.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 4-Methylbenzyl cyanide?
4-Methylbenzyl cyanide has molecular formula C9H9N and molecular weight 131.174 g/mol.
Is 4-Methylbenzyl cyanide hazardous?
4-Methylbenzyl cyanide has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H319 — Causes serious eye irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of 4-Methylbenzyl cyanide?
For 4-Methylbenzyl cyanide, Upstream Products: 4-Bromotoluene, Bromoacetonitrile, Trimethylsilyl cyanide; Downstream Products: 2-(p-Tolyl)acetohydrazide, 4-Methylphenethylamine, p-Xylene.
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