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