α,α,α',α'-Tetramethyl-5-methyl-1,3-benzenediacetonitrile

• Catalog No.: T303615
• CAS Number: 120511-72-0
• M. F.: C15H18N2
• M. W.: 226.31682
• Storage: Refrigerator

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: 2-[3-(1-cyano-1-methylethyl)-5-methylphenyl]-2-methylpropanenitrile
• IUPAC Traditional name: 2-[3-(1-cyano-1-methylethyl)-5-methylphenyl]-2-methylpropanenitrile
• Synonyms: 3,5-Bis(2-cyanoprop-2-yl)toluene; 3,5-Bis(2-cyano-2-methylethyl)toluene; 2,2'-(5-Methyl-1,3-phenylene)di(2-methylpropionitrile); 2-[3-(Cyanodimethylmethyl)-5-methylphenyl]-2-methylpropionitrile; α1,α1,α3,α3,5-Pentamethyl-1,3-benzenediacetonitrile

DATABASE IDS

• CAS Number: 120511-72-0

PROPERTIES

• Apperance: White Solid
• Melting Point: 127-130°C
• Solubility: Chloroform
• Storage Condition: Refrigerator

DETAILS

Description (English)

An intermediate in the synthesis of Anastrozole (A637425), an aromatase inhibitor. Used as an antineoplastic.

REFERENCES

• Jackson, T., et al.: Org. Biomolec. Chem., 5, 3368 (2007)