Molecular Formula | C4H5N |
Molar Mass | 67.09 |
Density | 0.834g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
Melting Point | -87°C |
Boling Point | 116-121°C(lit.) |
Flash Point | 75°F |
Water Solubility | Not miscible in water. |
Vapor Presure | 16.3mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | Liquid |
Specific Gravity | 0.834 |
Color | Colorless to pale brown |
Exposure Limit | NIOSH: IDLH 25 mg/m3 |
Merck | 14,290 |
BRN | 605352 |
Storage Condition | Store at +2°C to +8°C. |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.406 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless liquid. Melting Point -87 °c, boiling point, 119 °c, relative density 0.8341(20/4 °c), refractive index 1.4060(20 °c). The odor of onion was extremely poisonous. Soluble in alcohol and ether, very slightly soluble in water. |
Hazard Symbols | T - Toxic |
Risk Codes | R10 - Flammable R21 - Harmful in contact with skin R23/25 - Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed. 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.) |
UN IDs | UN 1992 3/PG 3 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | EM8050000 |
FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 10 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 2926 90 70 |
Hazard Class | 3 |
Packing Group | III |
Toxicity | LD50 orally in rats: 0.115 g/kg (Smyth) |
NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
use | for organic synthesis. |
Production method | is obtained by the reaction of allyl bromide and cuprous cyanide. |
category | toxic substances |
toxicity classification | highly toxic |
acute toxicity | oral-rat LD50: 115 mg/kg; Subcutaneous-rat LD50: 150 mg/kg |
stimulation data | skin-rabbit 10 mg/24 hours mild; Eye-rabbit 500 mg/24 hours mild |
flammability hazard characteristics | flammable in case of open flame and high heat; toxic nitrogen oxide smoke generated by heating decomposes toxic gas in case of acid |
storage and transportation characteristics | warehouse ventilation and low temperature drying; Store separately from oxidants, acids and food additives |
fire extinguishing agent | water, foam, sand, carbon dioxide |
occupational standard | STEL 0.3 mg/m3 |
spontaneous combustion temperature | 851 °F |