1,4-Dicyanobenzene


1,4-Dicyanobenzene is an organic compound with the formula C6H42. Two other isomers exist, phthalonitrile and isophthalonitrile. All three isomers are produced commercially by ammoxidation of the corresponding xylene isomers. 1,4-Dicyanobenzene is a colorless or white solid with low solubility in water. Hydrogenation of isophthalonitrile affords p-xylylenediamine.

Safety

is 6400 mg/kg.