Description
4-Hydroxyphenylacetonitrile is purified from the leaves of Moringa oleifera lam., moringaceae. It shows strong antioxidative activity.
Synonyms
Benzeneacetonitrile, 4-hydroxy-; 4-Hydroxybenzeneacetonitrile; Acetonitrile, (p-hydroxyphenyl)-; (4-Hydroxyphenyl)acetonitrile; 4-(Cyanomethyl)phenol; 4-Hydroxybenzyl cyanide; 4-Hydroxybenzylnitrile; NSC 76080; p-Hydroxybenzyl cyanide; p-Hydroxyphenylacetonitrile; α-Cyano-p-cresol
IUPAC Name
2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetonitrile
Canonical SMILES
C1=CC(=CC=C1CC#N)O
InChI
InChI=1S/C8H7NO/c9-6-5-7-1-3-8(10)4-2-7/h1-4,10H,5H2
InChIKey
AYKYOOPFBCOXSL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point
330.0±0.0°C at 760 mmHg
Solubility
Soluble in Chloroform, DMSO, Methanol (Slightly)
Appearance
Light Brown to Beige Solid
Risk Statements
R20/21/22; R36/37/38
Safety Statements
S26-S36/37/39
Stability
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Vapor Pressure
8.91E-05mmHg at 25°C