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ALPHA-TOLUNITRILE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-03-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C6H5CH2CN
formula, see observation
140-29-4
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound in the form of a colorless oily liquid, aromatic odor, used in organic synthesis, especially penicillin precursors.

OBS

The word "alpha" must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letter or italicized.

OBS

Chemical formula: C6H5CH2CN

Key term(s)
  • α-tolunitrile

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C6H5CH2CN
formula, see observation
140-29-4
CAS number
OBS

Formule chimique : C6H5CH2CN

Spanish

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