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
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) |
![]() 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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