| Name | 4-Methylbenzyl cyanide |
| Synonyms | P-XYLYL CYANIDE P-TOLYLACETONITRILE p-Tolylacetonitrile 4-TOLYLACETONITRILE 4-Methylacetonitrile p-Toluylacetonitrile 4-methylacetonitrile P-TOLUYLACETONITRILE 4-Methylbenzyl cyanide 4-METHYLBENZYL CYANIDE 4-methylbenzyl cyanide p-methylbenzyl cyanide 2-(p-tolyl)acetonitrile para methylbenzyl cyanide 4-METHYLPHENYLACETONITRILE 4-Methylphenylacetonitrile 4-methyl-benzeneacetonitrile 4-methyl phenyl aceto nitrile (P-METHYLPHENYL)-ACETONITRILE |
| CAS | 2947-61-7 |
| EINECS | 220-963-2 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C9H9N/c1-8-2-4-9(5-3-8)6-7-10/h2-5H,6H2,1H3 |
| InChIKey | RNHKXHKUKJXLAU-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Molecular Formula | C9H9N |
| Molar Mass | 131.17 |
| Density | 0.992g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
| Melting Point | 18°C(lit.) |
| Boling Point | 242-243°C(lit.) |
| Flash Point | 223°F |
| Vapor Presure | 0.0338mmHg at 25°C |
| Appearance | Liquid |
| Specific Gravity | 0.99 |
| Color | Clear colorless to faintly yellow |
| Exposure Limit | NIOSH: IDLH 25 mg/m3 |
| BRN | 1099645 |
| Storage Condition | Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.519(lit.) |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Properties: colorless transparent liquid density 0.992, melting point 18°C boiling point 242-243°C refractive index 1.517-1.519 flash point 106°C solution-degree insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol, ether and other organic solvents. |
| Use | Used as perfume, medicine, dye and drug intermediates |
| 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. S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
| UN IDs | UN 3276 6.1/PG 3 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| HS Code | 29269095 |
| Hazard Class | 6.1 |
| Packing Group | III |
| NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| Use | Used as a pharmaceutical intermediate Used as a perfume, dye and pharmaceutical intermediate |