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801811 Benzyl cyanide

Benzyl cyanide for synthesis. CAS No. 140-29-4, EC Number 205-410-5.

Benzyl cyanide MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS, CoA and CoQ, dossiers, brochures and other available documents.

Synonyms: Phenylacetonitrile, a-Tolunitrile

CAS #: 140-29-4 EC Number: 205-410-5 Molar Mass: 117.15 g/mol Chemical Formula: C₆H₅CH₂CN Hill Formula: C₈H₇N
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Key Spec Table

CAS #EC NumberHill FormulaChemical FormulaMolar Mass
140-29-4205-410-5C₈H₇NC₆H₅CH₂CN117.15 g/mol

Products

Catalogue NumberPackaging Qty/Pack
8.01811.0100 Glass bottle 100 ml
8.01811.0500 Glass bottle 500 ml
Description
Catalogue Number801811
SynonymsPhenylacetonitrile, a-Tolunitrile
References
Product Information
CAS number140-29-4
EC number205-410-5
Hill FormulaC₈H₇N
Chemical formulaC₆H₅CH₂CN
Molar Mass117.15 g/mol
HS Code2926 90 70
Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
Quality SegmentMQ200
Applications
ApplicationBenzyl cyanide for synthesis. CAS No. 140-29-4, EC Number 205-410-5.
Biological Information
Physicochemical Information
Boiling point231 - 233 °C (1013 hPa)
Density1.02 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Flash point102 °C
Ignition temperature590 °C
Melting Point-23.8 °C
pH value11.0 - 12.0 (117.2 g/l, H₂O, 25 °C)
Vapor pressure0.1 hPa (20 °C)
Solubility0.1 g/l
Dimensions
Materials Information
Toxicological Information
LD 50 oralLD50 Rat 270 mg/kg
LD 50 dermalLD50 Rabbit 270 mg/kg
Safety Information according to GHS
Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Statement(s)H301 + H311: Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin.
H330: Fatal if inhaled.
Precautionary Statement(s)P260: Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.
P264: Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing.
P302 + P352 + P312: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
P304 + P340 + P310: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
Signal WordDanger
Storage class6.1A Combustible, acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials
WGKWGK 2 obviously hazardous to water
Disposal9
Carcinogenic compounds and flammable compounds labelled "Highly toxic" or "Toxic": container F. Alkyl sulfates are carcinogenic; Take particular care to avoid inhalation and skin contact. To neutralize alkyl sulfates, add dropwise (from a dropping funnel) to concentrated ice-cool Ammonia solution (Cat.No. 105426) with vigorous stirring. Before placing in container D, check the pH with pH Universal indicator strips (Cat.No. 109535).
Safety Information
Categories of dangervery toxic
Product Usage Statements
Storage and Shipping Information
StorageStore below +30°C.
Packaging Information
Transport Information
Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RIDUN 2470 , 6.1, III
Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGRUN 2470 , 6.1, III
Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-CodeUN 2470 , 6.1, III
Supplemental Information
Specifications
Assay (GC, area%)≥ 99.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C)1.015 - 1.017
Identity (IR)passes test
Global Trade ITEM Number
Catalogue Number GTIN
8.01811.0100 04022536370583
8.01811.0500 04022536370590

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