Benzeneacetonitrile CAS#: 140-29-4; ChemWhat Code: 25162
Names & Identifiers |
| Product Name | Benzeneacetonitrile |
| Synonyms | phenyl acetyl nitrile;PHENYLACETONITRILE;TOLUNITRILE;(Cyanomethyl)benzene;2-Phenylacetonitrile;aceticacid,phenyl-nitrile;Acetonitrile, phenyl-;acetonitrile,phenyl- |
| CAS Registry Number | 140-29-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H7N |
| Molecular Weight | 117.15 |
| EINECS | 205-410-5 |
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| IUPA Names, InChI, InChI Key, Canonical SMILES, etc.: | IUPA Names, InChI, InChI Key, Canonical SMILES, etc. |
Chemical & Physical 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 | n |
| Flash Point | 215 °F |
| Storage | Store below +30°C. |
| Solubulity | 0.1g/l |
| Water Solubility | insoluble. <0.1 g/100 mL at 17 ºC |
| Merck | 1131 |
| Stability: | Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. May produce hydrogen cyanide in a fire. |
| More Properties From PubChem | Topological Polar Surface Area, Monoisotopic Mass, etc. |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Benzeneacetonitrile(140-29-4) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Benzeneacetonitrile(140-29-4) |
Safety & Hazards(Codes & Phrases) |
| Hazard Codes | T+,T |
| R Phrase | 22-24-26-23/24/25 |
| S Phrase | 28-36/37-45-23 |
| RIDADR | UN 2470 6.1/PG 3 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | AM1400000 |
| F | 8-9 |
| Hazard Note | Very Toxic |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Storage Class | 6.1(b) |
| Packing Group | III |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 140-29-4(Hazardous Substances Data) |
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Literature |
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Patents |
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Transportation, Storage & Usage |
| Transportation | No Information |
| Storage | No Information |
| Usage | No Information |
Spectral Properties |
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