(2,3-Dichlorophenyl)oxoacetonitrile

It acts as a foundational building block, supplying the 2,3-dichlorophenyl moiety and a reactive carbonyl group that are essential for the formation of the 1,2,4-triazine ring system. (2,3-Dichlorophenyl)oxoacetonitrile, also known as 2,3-dichlorobenzoyl cyanide is a key intermediate in the synthesis of Lamotrigine (3,5-diamino-6-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-1,2,4-triazine).

API Name Lamotrigine
CAS No 77668-42-9
Molecular Formula C8H3Cl2NO
Molecular Weight 200.02 g/mol
Synonyms 2,3-dichlorobenzoyl cyanide