1-Naphthylacetonitrile
- CAS NO.:132-75-2
- Empirical Formula: C12H9N
- Molecular Weight: 167.21
- MDL number: MFCD00004041
- EINECS: 205-078-1
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2025-07-04 15:11:57
What is 1-Naphthylacetonitrile ?
Chemical properties
White to yellow solid or melt. Insoluble in water.
The Uses of 1-Naphthylacetonitrile
2-(Naphthalen-1-yl)acetonitrile is useful for the preparation of tert-Bu benzoates.
Preparation
Synthesis of 1-naphthylacetonitrile: 695g of 1-chloromethyl naphthalene, 1500ml of methanol and 475ml of water, 350g of sodium cyanide mixture boiling reflux, stirring the reaction for 2h. 1300ml of methanol was evaporated, cooled, and the reactants were washed with water to neutral to obtain 670-680g of 1-naphthylacetonitrile.
What are the applications of Application
1-Naphthylacetonitrile is an organic synthesis intermediate. It is used in the synthesis of 1-naphthylacetate.
Synthesis Reference(s)
Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 39, p. 3030, 1991 DOI: 10.1248/cpb.39.3030
Properties of 1-Naphthylacetonitrile
| Melting point: | 33-35 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 191-194 °C18 mm Hg(lit.) |
| Density | 1.1110 (rough estimate) |
| refractive index | n |
| Flash point: | >230 °F |
| storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| solubility | Chloroform (Sparingly), Dichloromethane (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
| form | Liquid After Melting |
| color | Clear yellow to brown |
| BRN | 1101012 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 132-75-2(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 1-Naphthaleneacetonitrile(132-75-2) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 1-Naphthaleneacetonitrile (132-75-2) |
Safety information for 1-Naphthylacetonitrile
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06 ![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H302:Acute toxicity,oral H312:Acute toxicity,dermal H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H331:Acute toxicity,inhalation H332:Acute toxicity,inhalation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up. |
Computed Descriptors for 1-Naphthylacetonitrile
1-Naphthylacetonitrile manufacturer
New Products
Paroxetine Impurity G/Paroxetine Related Compound E 1-Aminocyclopentane carbonitrile (RS)-beta-Amino-beta-(4-bromophenyl)propionic acid N,N CARBONYL DIIMIDAZOLE 2-Amino-5-bromo-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine(RM for Indian lab) Benzyl (3R,4S)-3-(2-bromoacetyl)-4-ethylpyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (R)-1-Benzyl-3-pyrrolidinecarbonitrile Betahistine EP Impurity C Cyclobenzaprine N-oxide/Citalopram Related Compound E Chlorthalidone Impurity I Carbamazepine EP Impurity G Sumatriptan Succinate USP Related Compound C 2,2'-(5-methyl-1,3-phenylene)-di(2-Methylpropionitrile) 4-Fluorothiophenol 1-methyl amino-2,4-dinitro benzene 5-Methyl-1,3-benzenediacetonitrile (R)-BoroLeu-(+)-Pinanediol-CF3COOH 4-(5-amino-1-methyl-1h-benzoimidazol-2-yl)-butyric acid isopropyl ester. 4-Bromo Benzylcyanide 3-Hydroxypropionitrile valeronitrile 3,4 Dimethoxy Benzylcyanide 3-chlorobenzyl cyanide 2-Chloro BenzylcyanideRelated products of tetrahydrofuran








You may like
-
1-Naphthylacetonitrile CAS 132-75-2View Details
132-75-2 -
1-Naphthylacetonitrile, 98% CAS 132-75-2View Details
132-75-2 -
1-Naphthylacetonitrile CAS 132-75-2View Details
132-75-2 -
132-75-2 98%View Details
132-75-2 -
1012886-75-7(HCl Salt)/69675-10-1(Freebase) Paroxetine Impurity G/Paroxetine Related Compound E NLT 95%View Details
1012886-75-7(HCl Salt)/69675-10-1(Freebase) -
Bromoacetaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal (stabilized with K2CO3)View Details
7252-83-7 -
157528-56-8 (R)-1-Benzyl-3-pyrrolidinecarbonitrile 98+View Details
157528-56-8 -
157528-56-8 (R)-1-Benzyl-3-pyrrolidinecarbonitrile 98+View Details
157528-56-8
Statement: All products displayed on this website are only used for non medical purposes such as industrial applications or scientific research, and cannot be used for clinical diagnosis or treatment of humans or animals. They are not medicinal or edible.


