2-Chlorobenzonitrile is an organic compound with the formula ClC6H4CN.

It is a white solid.

The compound, one of three isomers of chlorobenzonitrile, is produced industrially by ammoxidation of 2-chlorotoluene.

The compound is of commercial interest as a precursor to 2-amino-5-nitrobenzonitrile, a precursor to dyes.

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