p-Nitrophenylacetonitrile (CAS No: 555-21-5) is a key pharmaceutical intermediate used in the synthesis of APIs Atenolol. 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: 4-Nitrophenylacetonitrile, 2-(4-nitrophenyl)acetonitrile
CAS No: 555-21-5
PubChem CID: 68386
Mol Formula: C8H6N2O2
Mol Weight: 162.15 g/mol
Used in API: Atenolol
IUPAC Name: 2-(4-nitrophenyl)acetonitrile
API Intermediate Description: p-Nitrophenylacetonitrile is used as an important raw material in the synthesis of the beta-adrenergic receptor blocker atenolol. It acts as a precursor that is reduced and converted to form the essential 4-hydroxyphenylacetamide backbone found in the atenolol molecule.
