4-Hydroxy-alpha-(4-hydroxyphenyl)benzenepropanenitrile
[CAS 1428-67-7]

Identification

• Name: 4-Hydroxy-alpha-(4-hydroxyphenyl)benzenepropanenitrile
• Synonyms: 2,3-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)propionitrile; 2,3-Bis(p-hydroxyphenyl)propionitrile; DPN
• Molecular Formula: C₁₅H₁₃NO₂
• Molecular Weight: 239.27
• CAS Registry Number: 1428-67-7
• EC Number: 630-808-4

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.36 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.256±0.06 g/cm³ (20 °C 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 199-201 °C^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2017 ACD/Labs)

^** Meyers, Marvin J.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	1	H400
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H332
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312