Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2022-06-05 23:02:38 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:08:26 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0054268
Metabolite Identification
Common Name4-cyanobenzaldehyde
Description4-cyanobenzaldehyde is a member of the aldehyde chemical class, characterized by the presence of a cyano group (-CN) at the para position relative to the formyl group (-CHO). Its chemical structure features a benzene ring substituted with both a cyano group and an aldehyde group, making it a versatile compound in organic synthesis. 4-cyanobenzaldehyde plays a significant role in various synthetic pathways, such as the Biginelli synthesis, where it is coupled with ethyl cyanoacetate and thiourea to yield biologically relevant compounds like 4-(4-cyanophenyl)-6-oxo-2-thioxohexahydropyrimidine-5-carbonitrile (PMID:40440313 , PMID:38965280 ). Additionally, it has been shown to inhibit the oxidation of 4-t-butylcatechol catalyzed by mushroom tyrosinase, acting as a mixed inhibitor with a 50% inhibitory concentration of 822 μM (PMID:32212107 ). The compound's structural properties have also been explored through studies of its isomers, revealing insights into molecular packing arrangements and intermolecular interactions (PMID:26114877 ). Overall, 4-cyanobenzaldehyde serves as a significant building block in organic chemistry and offers insights into various biochemical interactions.
Structure
Synonyms
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4-CyanobenzaldehydeMeSH
Molecular FormulaC8H5NO
Average Mass131.134
Monoisotopic Mass131.037113785
IUPAC Name4-formylbenzonitrile
Traditional Namebenzonitrile, 4-formyl-
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
O=CC1=CC=C(C=C1)C#N
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C8H5NO/c9-5-7-1-3-8(6-10)4-2-7/h1-4,6H
InChI KeyWZWIQYMTQZCSKI-UHFFFAOYSA-N