4-Methoxycinnamonitrile
Also known as: 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)acrylonitrile, (E)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enenitrile, (2E)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-propenenitrile, 4-Methoxycinnamonitrile (cis- and trans- mixture), 4-Methoxycinnamonitrile, mixture of cis- and trans isomers, p-Methoxycinnamonitrile, cis,trans-4-Methoxycinnamonitrile, 3-(p-methoxyphenyl)acrylonitrile, 2-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethenecarbonitrile
4-Methoxycinnamonitrile (CAS 28446-68-6) is a compound in the Nitrogen Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C10H9NO and a molecular weight of 159.18500 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 50-55°C, a boiling point of 127-140 °C1 mm Hg(lit.), a density of 1.096 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) and a flash point of >110.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed, H312 — Harmful in contact with skin and H332 — Harmful if inhaled. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Nov 3, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 28446-68-6
- Jingsj CID
- J-8007-9
- Molecular Formula
- C10H9NO
- Molecular Weight
- 159.18500 g/mol
- Category
- Nitrogen Compounds
- Last updated
- 11/3/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 50-55°C |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 127-140 °C1 mm Hg(lit.) |
| Density | 1.096 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| Flash Point | >110.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 159.06800 |
| PSA | 33.02000 |
| LogP | 2.23198 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.000197mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.6131(lit.) |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H302 — Harmful if swallowed
- H312 — Harmful in contact with skin
- H332 — Harmful if inhaled
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of 4-Methoxycinnamonitrile?
The CAS number of 4-Methoxycinnamonitrile is 28446-68-6.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 4-Methoxycinnamonitrile?
4-Methoxycinnamonitrile has molecular formula C10H9NO and molecular weight 159.18500 g/mol.
Is 4-Methoxycinnamonitrile hazardous?
4-Methoxycinnamonitrile has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed; H312 — Harmful in contact with skin; H332 — Harmful if inhaled.
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