Methyl 4-cyanobenzoate, 99%

It finds its application in the chemoselective biotransformation of nitriles by Rhodococcus equi A4 and in the design of 3-(4-carboxybenzoyl)-2-quinolinecarboxaldehyde as a reagent for ultrasensitive determination of primary amines by capillary electrophoresis using laser fluorescence detection.

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Applications
It finds its application in the chemoselective biotransformation of nitriles by Rhodococcus equi A4 and in the design of 3-(4-carboxybenzoyl)-2-quinolinecarboxaldehyde as a reagent for ultrasensitive determination of primary amines by capillary electrophoresis using laser fluorescence detection.

Solubility
Insoluble in water. Soluble in chloroform and ethyl acetate.

Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.