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Merck
CN

8.01811

Benzyl cyanide

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

Benzyl cyanide, Phenylacetonitrile, α-Tolunitrile

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C8H7N
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
117.15
EC Index Number:
205-410-5
UNSPSC Code:
12352117
MDL number:
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Product Name

Benzyl cyanide, for synthesis

InChI

1S/C8H7N/c9-7-6-8-4-2-1-3-5-8/h1-5H,6H2

InChI key

SUSQOBVLVYHIEX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

vapor pressure

0.2 hPa ( 20 °C)

assay

≥99.0% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

590 °C

potency

270 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
270 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)

bp

66 °C/1013 hPa

mp

-24 °C

transition temp

flash point 102 °C

solubility

0.1 g/L

density

1.02 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

Quality Level

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 99.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 1.015 - 1.017
Identity (IR): passes test

pictograms

Skull and crossbones

signalword

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 1 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Oral

Storage Class

6.1A - Combustible, acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_f

215.6 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

102 °C - closed cup

Regulatory Information

监管及禁止进口产品
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