p-Nitrophenylacetonitrile CAS#: 555-21-5; ChemWhat Code: 31231
Names & Identifiers |
| Product Name | p-Nitrophenylacetonitrile |
| Synonyms | P-NITROBENZYL CYANIDE;P-NITROPHENYLACETONITRILE;(p-Nitrobenzene)acetonitrile;(p-nitrophenyl)-acetonitril;4-nitro-benzeneacetonitril;4-Nitrobenzeneacetonitrile;4-nitro-benzyl-cyanid;4-Nitrophenylacetic acid nitrile |
| CAS Registry Number | 555-21-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H6N2O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 162.15 |
| EINECS | 209-085-0 |
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Chemical & Physical Properties |
| Melting point | 113-115 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling Point | 195-197 °C (12.0016 mmHg) |
| Storage | Store below +30°C. |
| Solubulity | Solubility Insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol, ether |
| form | Crystalline Powder |
| Color | Cream to yellow |
| PH Range | Yellow (11.4) to Orange-red (12.9) |
| Water Solubility | INSOLUBLE |
| Merck | 14,6590 |
| BRN | 388442 |
| Major Application | Recording materials, photography, forge-proof security paper |
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| NIST Chemistry Reference | Benzeneacetonitrile, 4-nitro-(555-21-5) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Benzeneacetonitrile, 4-nitro-(555-21-5) |
Safety & Hazards(Codes & Phrases) |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| R Phrase | 20/21/22-36/37/38 |
| S Phrase | 14-22-36/37-36-26-24/25 |
| RIDADR | 3439 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | AM1250000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Storage Class | 6.1 |
| Packing Group | III |
| HS Code | 29269095 |
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Transportation, Storage & Usage |
| Transportation | No Information |
| Storage | No Information |
| Usage | No Information |
Spectral Properties |
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