(R)-(+)-ALPHA-HYDROXYBENZENE-ACETONITRILE Chemical Properties

Melting point:

28-30 °C(lit.)

Boiling point:

170 °C(lit.)

Density 

1.117 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.532(lit.)

Flash point:

>230 °F

storage temp. 

Sealed in dry,Store in freezer, under -20°C

pka

10.50±0.20(Predicted)

Water Solubility 

Slightly soluble in water.

Sensitive 

Moisture Sensitive

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

T

Risk Statements 

23/24/25-36/37/38-41

Safety Statements 

22-26-36/37/39-45

RIDADR 

UN 2811 6.1/PG 3

WGK Germany 

3

HazardClass 

6.1

HS Code 

29269090

MSDS

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(R)-(+)-ALPHA-HYDROXYBENZENE-ACETONITRILE Usage And Synthesis

Uses

It is a useful intermediate in the preparation of optically active α-hydroxyl carboxylic acids, α-hydroxyl aldehydes, α-hydroxy ketones, and 2-amino alcohols.

Definition

ChEBI: (R)-mandelonitrile is a mandelonitrile. It is an enantiomer of a (S)-mandelonitrile.

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