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
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) |
![]() 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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