Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
93-17-4
Molecular Formula
C10H11NO2
Molecular Weight
177.2 g/mol
Synonym

Homoveratronitrile;3,4-dimethoxybenzyl;3,4-Dimethoxybenzyl cyanide

Keywords
Miscellaneous compounds
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3,4-Dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile is an aromatic nitrile featuring a benzene ring substituted with two methoxy groups at the 3- and 4-positions and an acetonitrile side chain. It is widely used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical and fine chemical synthesis, particularly in the preparation of substituted phenethylamines and other bioactive compounds.