| Name | m-Tolunitrile |
| Synonyms | Tolunitrile M-TOLUNITRILE m-Tolunitrile 3-TOLUNITRILE 3-CYANOTOLUENE 3-cyanotoluene m-toluonitrile 3-tolyl cyanide M-CYANO TOLUENE META-TOLUNITRILE 3-METHYLBENZONITRILE 3-Methylbenzonitrile 3-METHYLBENZENECARBONITRILE 3-Methylbenzenecarbonitrile |
| CAS | 620-22-4 |
| EINECS | 210-631-5 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C8H7N/c1-7-3-2-4-8(5-7)6-9/h2-5H,1H3 |
| InChIKey | BOHCMQZJWOGWTA-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Molecular Formula | C8H7N |
| Molar Mass | 117.15 |
| Density | 0.976g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
| Melting Point | −23°C(lit.) |
| Boling Point | 99-101°C20mm Hg(lit.) |
| Flash Point | 188°F |
| Water Solubility | <0.1 g/100 mL at 25 ºC |
| Vapor Presure | 0.161mmHg at 25°C |
| Appearance | Liquid |
| Color | Clear colorless to very slightly yellow |
| BRN | 507391 |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.525(lit.) |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless transparent liquid or crystal. |
| Use | Is an intermediate in organic synthesis, mainly used in the synthesis of M-methyl benzoic acid |
| 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. R36/38 - Irritating to eyes and skin. |
| 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. S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) S37 - Wear suitable gloves. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. |
| UN IDs | 3276 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | XV0525000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29269095 |
| Hazard Note | Irritant |
| NIST chemical information | information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
| Introduction | M-methylbenzonitrile is a nitrile derivative, which is a colorless transparent liquid or crystal, mainly used in medicine, pesticide, dye Intermediates. |
| Use | intermediate of medicine, pesticide and dye. is an intermediate in organic synthesis, mainly used in the synthesis of M-methyl benzoic acid |
| category | toxic substances |
| toxicity grade | poisoning |
| Acute toxicity | oral-rat LD50: 3000 mg/kg; Oral-mouse LD50: 300 mg/kg |
| stimulation data | Skin-rabbit 500 mg/24 h mild |
| flammability hazard characteristics | open flame flammable; Highly toxic nitrile-containing gas emitted by heat |
| storage and transportation characteristics | The warehouse is ventilated and dried at low temperature; Separate from food, oxidant and acid |
| fire extinguishing agent | water, foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide, sand |