| Name | 2,4-Dichlorophenylacetonitrile |
| Synonyms | 2,4-DCCN 2,4-dichloro cyanobenzene 2,4-Dichlorobenzyl cyanide 2,4-DICHLOROBENZYL CYANIDE 2,4-Dichlorophenylacetonitrile 2,4-DICHLOROPHENYLACETONITRILE 2,4-Dichlorobenzeneacetonitrile (2,5-dichlorophenyl)acetonitrile 2-(2,4-Dichlorophenyl)acetonitrile Acetonitrile, (2,4-dichlorophenyl)- |
| CAS | 6306-60-1 |
| EINECS | 228-621-4 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C8H5Cl2N/c9-7-1-2-8(10)6(5-7)3-4-11/h1-2,5H,3H2 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H5Cl2N |
| Molar Mass | 186.04 |
| Density | 1.4274 (rough estimate) |
| Melting Point | 58-61 °C (lit.) |
| Boling Point | 306.06°C (rough estimate) |
| Flash Point | 176 °C |
| Solubility | soluble in Methanol |
| Vapor Presure | 0.00299mmHg at 25°C |
| Appearance | White powder |
| Color | White to Light yellow to Light orange |
| Exposure Limit | NIOSH: IDLH 25 mg/m3 |
| BRN | 2047688 |
| Storage Condition | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| Refractive Index | 1.5690 (estimate) |
| MDL | MFCD00001899 |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Boiling Point 61-62 °c. |
| Risk Codes | R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R20/21/22 - Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. |
| Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. |
| UN IDs | 3276 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| HS Code | 29269090 |
| Hazard Class | 6.1 |
| Packing Group | III |
| NIST chemical information | information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
| Use | The main raw materials used in the synthesis of drugs such as chloroquine phosphate and primaquine phosphate can also be used as solvents. |