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فتالونیتریل

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Also known as 1,2-dicyanobenzene, o-benzenedinitrile, phthalonitrile

Phthalonitrile is an organic compound with the formula C6H4(CN)2, which is an off-white crystal solid at room temperature. It is a derivative of benzene, containing two adjacent nitrile groups. The compound has low solubility in water but is soluble in common organic solvents. The compound is used as a precursor to phthalocyanine and other pigments, fluorescent brighteners, and photographic sensitizers.

Chemical data

Formula
C8H4N2
Molecular weight
128.13 g/mol
IUPAC name
benzene-1,2-dicarbonitrile

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Molecule type
Small molecule

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Wikidata facts

Mass
128.037
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chemical formula
C₈H₄N₂
canonical SMILES
C1=CC=C(C(=C1)C#N)C#N
melting point
140.0
Commons category
Phthalonitrile
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