CAS 29246-70-6: 2-Propenenitrile, 3-(4-nitrophenyl)-, (2E)-

4-Nitro-trans-cinnamonitrile is a synthetic compound that is used in the synthesis of acrylonitrile. It can also be used as a ligand for transition metal complexes, and has a chromophore that absorbs at 270 nm. The different isomers of 4-nitro-trans-cinnamonitrile have been shown to have ambident properties, which means they can act as both an acid and a base. This property makes it useful in catalytic reactions.

(2E)-3-(4-Nitrophenyl)acrylonitrile