Benzonitrile is the chemical compound with the formula C6H5(CN), abbreviated PhCN. This aromatic organic compound is a colorless liquid with a sweet almond odour. It is mainly used as a precursor to the resin benzoguanamine.

Synonyms- BENZONITRILE , 100-47-0, Cyanobenzene, Phenyl cyanide , Benzenenitrile

• Density: 1 g/cm³

• Average Molar mass: 103.12 g/mol

• Chemical formula: CHN

Phenylacetonitrile is a nitrile that is acetonitrile where one of the methyl hydrogens is substituted by a phenyl group. It has a role as a pheromone and an animal metabolite. It is a nitrile and a member of benzenes. It derives from an acetonitrile.

Synonyms- Phenylacetonitrile , Benzeneacetonitrile, 2-Phenylacetonitril, BENZYL CYANIDE, 140-29-4 , Benzyl nitrile , alpha-Tolunitrile, alpha-Cyanotoluene , Benzylnitrile.

• Molecular weight- 117.15 g/mol
• Molecular formula- C8H7N