| Molecular Formula | C8H7NO |
| Molar Mass | 133.15 |
| Density | 1.1475 (rough estimate) |
| Melting Point | 67-70 °C (lit.) |
| Boling Point | 330 °C/756 mmHg (lit.) |
| Flash Point | 178 °C |
| Water Solubility | slightly soluble |
| Solubility | Chloroform, DMSO, Methanol (Slightly) |
| Vapor Presure | 8.91E-05mmHg at 25°C |
| Appearance | Yellow solid |
| Color | Light Brown to Beige |
| Exposure Limit | NIOSH: IDLH 25 mg/m3 |
| BRN | 1934470 |
| pKa | 9.63±0.13(Predicted) |
| Storage Condition | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| Refractive Index | 1.5260 (estimate) |
| MDL | MFCD00002383 |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Melting point 68-72°C boiling point 330 ° C (756 mmHg) flash point 178°C water-soluble easily soluble |
| Use | For use as an intermediate in organic synthesis, for use as an intermediate in synthetic aminoacyl propranolol |
| Risk Codes | R20/21/22 - Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
| Safety Description | S36/37 - Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. |
| UN IDs | 3439 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | AM0530000 |
| HS Code | 29269095 |
| Hazard Note | Irritant |
| Hazard Class | 6.1 |
| Packing Group | III |
crystalline, melting point 67 °c, soluble in water.
It is used as an intermediate of synthetic aminoacyl propranolol, which is used to treat hypertension, angina pectoris and arrhythmia, and is also effective for glaucoma.
| NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| biological activity | 4-Hydroxybenzyl cyanide is an endogenous metabolite. |
| Use | Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis and as an intermediate in synthetic aminoacylpropanol drugs |