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2-Methylbenzyl cyanide

  • CAS NO.:22364-68-7
  • Empirical Formula: C9H9N
  • Molecular Weight: 131.17
  • MDL number: MFCD00001904
  • EINECS: 244-937-5
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-04-15 18:41:30
2-Methylbenzyl cyanide Structural

What is 2-Methylbenzyl cyanide?

Chemical properties

clear colorless to orange-reddish liquid

The Uses of 2-Methylbenzyl cyanide

o-Tolylacetonitrile is used as an important raw material and intermediate in organic Synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuff. It is also used as an organic and chemical intermediate.

Definition

ChEBI: A nitrile that is acetonitrile where one of the methyl hydrogens is substituted by a 2-methylphenyl group.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Synthesis, p. 40, 1987 DOI: 10.1055/s-1987-27834

Properties of 2-Methylbenzyl cyanide

Melting point: 142-143 °C
Boiling point: 244-250 °C
Density  1.056 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index  1.5264-1.5284
Flash point: >110°C
storage temp.  Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
form  clear liquid
color  Colorless to Almost colorless
Specific Gravity 1.056
Water Solubility  Slightly soluble in water. Soluble in benzene, ethyl ether, ethanol.
BRN  907182
Exposure limits NIOSH: IDLH 25 mg/m3
CAS DataBase Reference 22364-68-7(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference 2-Methylbenzyl cyanide(22364-68-7)

Safety information for 2-Methylbenzyl cyanide

Signal word Danger
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Skull and Crossbones
Acute Toxicity
GHS06
GHS Hazard Statements H302:Acute toxicity,oral
H312:Acute toxicity,dermal
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation
H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
H331:Acute toxicity,inhalation
H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.
P405:Store locked up.

Computed Descriptors for 2-Methylbenzyl cyanide

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