Category:
Intermediates&Fine Chemicals
CAS NO:
873-32-5
Standard:
In-house,
2-Chlorobenzonitrile (CAS: 506-74-9) is a key organic intermediate with the molecular formula C7H4ClN. Produced via chlorination of toluene followed by ammoxidation or direct cyanation, it serves as a critical building block in pharmaceutical synthesis.
Requires storage in cool, dry, ventilated areas away from oxidizers. Personnel must wear chemical-resistant PPE due to potential skin irritation and toxicity upon inhalation or ingestion.