2-(3-Benzoylphenyl)propionitrile

2-(3-Benzoylphenyl)propionitrile is mainly a key pharmaceutical intermediate, used to build complex drugs like the anti-inflammatory Ketoprofen, and is also explored in research for biocatalysis (converting nitriles to amides) and as a building block for dyes, pigments, and polymers, demonstrating versatility in organic synthesis beyond just medicine.

API Name Ketoprofen
CAS No 42872-30-0
Molecular Formula C16H13NO
Molecular Weight 235.28 g/mol
Synonyms 2-(3-benzoylphenyl)propanenitrile