| Name | 2-Methylbenzyl cyanide |
| Synonyms | Tolylacetonitrile 2-Tolylacetonitrile -Methylbenzylcyanide Acetonitrile, o-tolyl- o-methylbenzyl cyanide 2-Methylbenzyl cyanide 2-Methylphenylacetonitrile ortho methylbenzyl cyanide o-Methylphenylacetonitrile 2-methyl-benzeneacetonitril 2-Methylbenzeneacetonitrile Benzeneacetonitrile, 2-methyl- 52) ORTHO METHYL PHENYL ACETONITRILE N,N'-propane-1,3-diylbis(2-chloroacetamide) |
| CAS | 22364-68-7 |
| EINECS | 244-937-5 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C7H12Cl2N2O2/c8-4-6(12)10-2-1-3-11-7(13)5-9/h1-5H2,(H,10,12)(H,11,13) |
| Molecular Formula | C9H9N |
| Molar Mass | 131.17 |
| Density | 1.056 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| Melting Point | 142-143 °C |
| Boling Point | 244-250 °C |
| Flash Point | >110°C |
| Water Solubility | Slightly soluble in water. Soluble in benzene, ethyl ether, ethanol. |
| Vapor Presure | 4.52E-10mmHg at 25°C |
| Appearance | clear liquid |
| Specific Gravity | 1.056 |
| Color | Colorless to Almost colorless |
| Exposure Limit | NIOSH: IDLH 25 mg/m3 |
| BRN | 907182 |
| Storage Condition | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| Refractive Index | 1.5264-1.5284 |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Density 1.056 boiling point 244-250°C refractive index 1.5264-1.5284 |
| Hazard Symbols | Xn - Harmful![]() |
| Risk Codes | R20/21/22 - Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
| Safety Description | S36/37 - Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. S37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection S27 - Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. |
| UN IDs | 3439 |
| RTECS | AM2290000 |
| HS Code | 29269090 |
| Hazard Class | 6.1 |
| Packing Group | III |
| NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| Use | Intermediate of flurbiprofen and pyrrolidone |
| Production method | It is prepared by reacting phenylacetonitrile with dimethyl sulfate under alkaline conditions. |