CAS 18086-24-3: 2,5-Dimethyoxyphenylacetonitrile

2,5-Dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile is a regiospecific, elimination product of 1,4-dioxane. It is a synthetic compound that can be produced by the dehydrogenation of 2,5-dimethoxyaniline. The compound is carcinogenic and has been shown to have mutagenic effects in human lymphocytes. It is also an intermediate in the synthesis of dithioacetals and hydrocarbons. Dithioacetals are cyclic compounds with two sulfur atoms attached to each carbon atom on the ring. These compounds are used as reagents for organic synthesis and polymerization reactions. Cyclodehydration of 2,5-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile produces polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), which are often found in petroleum products like gasoline or diesel fuel.

2-(2,5-Dimethoxyphenyl)acetonitrile