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Benzylcyanide , analyticalstandard , 140-29-4

Synonym(s):
Benzyl cyanide;Benzyl nitrile;Phenylacetonitrile;Phenylacetonitrile, α-Tolunitrile

CAS NO.:140-29-4

Empirical Formula: C8H7N

Molecular Weight: 117.15

MDL number: MFCD00001894

EINECS: 205-410-5

Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: −24 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: 233-234 °C(lit.)
Density  1.015 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor pressure  0.1 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
refractive index  n20/D 1.524
Flash point: 215 °F
storage temp.  Store below +30°C.
solubility  0.1g/l
form  Liquid
color  Oily liquid
Odor aromatic odor
Water Solubility  insoluble. <0.1 g/100 mL at 17 ºC
Merck  14,1131
BRN  385941
Exposure limits NIOSH: IDLH 25 mg/m3
Dielectric constant 18.3(20℃)
Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. May produce hydrogen cyanide in a fire.
LogP 1.56
CAS DataBase Reference 140-29-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Benzeneacetonitrile(140-29-4)
EPA Substance Registry System Benzeneacetonitrile (140-29-4)

Description and Uses

Benzyl cyanide is a colorless, oily liquid withan aromatic odor. Molecular weight=117.2; Boilingpoint=233.5℃; Freezing/Melting point=2 24; Vaporpressure=low , 0.40 at 20℃; Flash point=113℃(oc), also cited as 101℃. Hazard Identification (basedon NFPA-704 M Rating System): Health 3, Flammability 1,Reactivity 0. Insoluble in water.

Phenylacetonitrile is used in organic synthesis for dyes, perfumes, pharmaceuticals, especially penicillin precursors. It is also used as a solvent.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS06
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H301+H311-H330
Precautionary statements  P260-P264-P270-P280-P302+P352+P312-P304+P340+P310
Hazard Codes  T+,T
Risk Statements  22-24-26-23/24/25
Safety Statements  28-36/37-45-23
RIDADR  UN 2470 6.1/PG 3
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  AM1400000
8-9
Autoignition Temperature 590 °C
Hazard Note  Very Toxic
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  6.1(b)
PackingGroup  III
HS Code  29269090
Hazardous Substances Data 140-29-4(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity LD50 orally in Rabbit: 270 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit 270 mg/kg

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