| Name | 3-Methylbenzyl cyanide |
| Synonyms | m-Xylyl Cyanide M-Tolyacetonitrile 3-Tolylacetonitrile 3-METHYLBENZYL CYANIDE 3-Methylbenzyl cyanide meta methylbenzyl cyanide 3-Methylphenylacetonitrile 3-METHYLPHENYLACETONITRILE Benzeneacetonitrile, 3-methyl- |
| CAS | 2947-60-6 |
| EINECS | 220-962-7 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C9H9N/c1-8-3-2-4-9(7-8)5-6-10/h2-4,7H,5H2,1H3 |
| Molecular Formula | C9H9N |
| Molar Mass | 131.17 |
| Density | 1.002g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
| Boling Point | 240-241°C(lit.) |
| Flash Point | >230°F |
| Water Solubility | INSOLUBLE |
| Vapor Presure | 0.0472mmHg at 25°C |
| Appearance | clear liquid |
| Specific Gravity | 1.002 |
| Color | Colorless to Light orange to Yellow |
| Exposure Limit | NIOSH: IDLH 25 mg/m3 |
| BRN | 1099644 |
| Storage Condition | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.52(lit.) |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | M-methylphenylacetonitrile appearance is colorless to yellow transparent liquid, insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol, ether and other organic solvents. |
| 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 | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection S36/37 - Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. |
| UN IDs | UN 3276 6.1/PG 3 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| HS Code | 29269090 |
| Hazard Class | 6.1 |
| Packing Group | III |
| NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| uses | m-methylphenylacetonitrile can be used as pesticide intermediate and flavor intermediate for scientific research and laboratory research. |