2-(Trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile

Synonym(s):α,α,α-Trifluoro-o-tolunitrile

colorless to light yellow liquid

2-(Trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile was used in the synthesis of symmetrical N,N′-alkylidine bisamides.

2-(Trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile reacts with tert-butyl acetate in the presence of sulfuric acid to give the corresponding N-tert-butyl amides.

Melting point:	7.5 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:	88-90 °C (15 mmHg)
Density	1.294 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.4632(lit.)
Flash point:	194 °F
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
form	clear liquid
color	White to Yellow to Green
Specific Gravity	1.294
Sensitive	Lachrymatory
BRN	2048152
CAS DataBase Reference	447-60-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Alpha,alpha,alpha-trifluoro-o-tolunitrile(447-60-9)
EPA Substance Registry System	Benzonitrile, 2-(trifluoromethyl)- (447-60-9)

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H227:Flammable liquids H302:Acute toxicity,oral H312:Acute toxicity,dermal H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H331:Acute toxicity,inhalation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. 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. P403+P233:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P501:Dispose of contents/container to..…