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A1217012

Benzonitrile , CP,98.5% , 100-47-0

Synonym(s):
Benzonitrile;Phenyl cyanide

CAS NO.:100-47-0

Empirical Formula: C7H5N

Molecular Weight: 103.12

MDL number: MFCD00001770

EINECS: 202-855-7

Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: -13 °C (lit.)
Boiling point: 191 °C (lit.)
Density  1.01
vapor density  3.6 (vs air)
vapor pressure  1 hPa at 20 °C
refractive index  n20/D 1.528(lit.)
Flash point: 161 °F
storage temp.  Store below +30°C.
solubility  Insoluble in cold water. 1% soluble in boiling water. Miscible with alcohol and oils, but not soluble in liquid paratlirt. Poorly soluble in Propylene glycol.
form  Liquid
color  Clear colorless to slightly yellow
Relative polarity 0.333
Odor Almond-like.
explosive limit 1.4-7.2%(V)
Water Solubility  10 g/L (100 ºC)
λmax λ: 300 nm Amax: 1.0
λ: 310 nm Amax: 0.40
λ: 335 nm Amax: 0.03
λ: 360-400 nm Amax: 0.01
Merck  14,1097
BRN  506893
Exposure limits NIOSH: IDLH 14 ppm(25 mg/m3)
Dielectric constant 26.0(20℃)
Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong bases, strong acids, strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents. Air-sensitive. Combustible.
InChIKey JFDZBHWFFUWGJE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP 1.5 at 20℃
CAS DataBase Reference 100-47-0(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Benzonitrile(100-47-0)
EPA Substance Registry System Benzonitrile (100-47-0)

Description and Uses

Benzonitrile is a colorless, oily liquid. It hasan almond odor. Molecular weight = 103.13. Boilingpoint = 191℃; Freezing/Melting point = - 13℃; Criticaltemperature= 426℃; Critical pressure = 611 psia; Specificgravity (H2O:1) = 1.01 at 25℃; Relative vapor density(air=1) =3.6; Electrical conductivity =2 3 106 pS/m;Ratio of specific heats of vapor (gas) = 1.091; Latentheat of vaporization = 3.67 3 105 J/kg; Heat ofcombustion =-351 3 105 J/kg. Explosive limits in air:Lower= 1.4%, Upper = 7.2%; Flash point = 71℃;Autoignition temperature = 550℃. Hazard Identification(based on NFPA-704 M Rating System): Health 2,Flammability 1, Reactivity 0. Poor solubility in water.

The most important commercial use for benzonitrile is the synthesis of benzoguanamine, which is a derivative of melamine and is used in protective coatings and molding resins. It is used intermediate for rubber chemicals; solvent for nitrile rubber, specialty lacquers, and many resins and polymers, and for many anhydrous metallic salts.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS07
Signal word  Warning
Hazard statements  H302+H312
Precautionary statements  P264-P270-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352+P312-P362+P364
Hazard Codes  Xn
Risk Statements  21/22-38
Safety Statements  23
RIDADR  UN 2224 6.1/PG 2
WGK Germany  2
RTECS  DI2450000
Autoignition Temperature 550 °C
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  6.1
PackingGroup  II
HS Code  29269090
Hazardous Substances Data 100-47-0(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity LDLo orl-rat: 720 mg/kg AMRL** TR-74-78,74
IDLA 14 ppm (66 mg/m3)

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