“…This is a stable compound for pyrolysis, 4 an essential process in the synthesis of benzoic acid, benzylamine, benzamide, pesticides, and fatty amines, and dyes could be precursors for the synthesis of benzylamine, which can be used as a pharmaceutical intermediate. 5,6 Benzonitrile is generally a good solvent for the synthesis of organic, anhydrous inorganic, and organometallic compounds and is generally similar in its behavior as a solvent to acetonitrile (CH 3 CN). 7 However, benzonitrile differs from acetonitrile in two interesting and significant ways: it has delocalized πelectrons in the phenyl ring constantly interacting with the −C�N group, and it has a large phenyl group as compared to the methyl group, creating a steric problem.…”