(o-Chlorophenyl)acetonitrile (CAS No: 2856-63-5) is a key pharmaceutical intermediate used in the synthesis of APIs Clopidogrel. This compound serves as an essential raw material in API development and synthesis. Explore detailed chemical properties, molecular data, structure information, and verified global suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors of this API intermediate on apicule.
Alternate Names: Pyrimethamine Impurity 6, 2-chlorobenzylcyanide
CAS No: 2856-63-5
PubChem CID: 76112
Mol Formula: C8H6ClN
Mol Weight: 151.59 g/mol
Used in API: Clopidogrel
IUPAC Name: 2-(2-chlorophenyl)acetonitrile
API Intermediate Description: o‑Chlorophenylacetonitrile is an aromatic nitrile featuring a chlorine atom at the ortho (2‑) position of the benzene ring and a cyanomethyl side chain. It is commonly used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other fine chemicals.
