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4,4'-BIPHENYLDICARBONITRILE

  • CAS NO.:1591-30-6
  • Empirical Formula: C14H8N2
  • Molecular Weight: 204.23
  • MDL number: MFCD00013805
  • EINECS: 216-468-6
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2025-07-16 09:55:30
4,4'-BIPHENYLDICARBONITRILE Structural

What is 4,4'-BIPHENYLDICARBONITRILE?

The Uses of 4,4'-BIPHENYLDICARBONITRILE

Biphenyl-4,4'-dicarbonitrile is used as a pharmaceutical intermediate.

Synthesis Reference(s)

The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 51, p. 2627, 1986 DOI: 10.1021/jo00364a002
Tetrahedron, 28, p. 5081, 1972 DOI: 10.1016/0040-4020(72)88161-4
Tetrahedron Letters, 23, p. 4215, 1982 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(00)88707-9

General Description

4,4′-Biphenyldicarbonitrile (BPCN), also known as 4,4′-dicyanobiphenyl, is a para-disubstituted biphenyl. It can be prepared from benzidine dihydrochloride.3 BPCN belongs to the monoclinic crystal system and P21 space group.

Safety Profile

Poison by intraperitoneal route. When heated to decomposition itemits toxic fumes of NOx and CN-.

Properties of 4,4'-BIPHENYLDICARBONITRILE

Melting point: 236-240 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: 332.72°C (rough estimate)
Density  1.1974 (rough estimate)
refractive index  1.6152 (estimate)
form  Solid
color  White to Amber
Water Solubility  Insoluble in water.
BRN  1869917
CAS DataBase Reference 1591-30-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4,4'-dicarbonitrile (1591-30-6)

Safety information for 4,4'-BIPHENYLDICARBONITRILE

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
Precautionary Statement Codes P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling.
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.

Computed Descriptors for 4,4'-BIPHENYLDICARBONITRILE

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