2,4-Dichlorophenylacetonitrile

It is often employed as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine organic chemicals. 2,4‑Dichlorophenylacetonitrile is an aromatic nitrile in which the benzene ring carries chlorine substituents at the 2‑ and 4‑positions along with a cyanomethyl side chain.

API Name Diclazuril
CAS No 6306-60-1
Molecular Formula C8H5Cl2N
Molecular Weight 186.03 g/mol
Synonyms 2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)acetonitrile