2-[(2-chlorophenyl)methyl]propanedinitrile
![2-[(2-chlorophenyl)methyl]propanedinitrile Structure](CAS/GIF/40915-55-7.gif)
- CAS No.
- 40915-55-7
- Chemical Name:
- 2-[(2-chlorophenyl)methyl]propanedinitrile
- Synonyms
- 2-[(2-chlorophenyl)methyl]propanedinitrile;Propanedinitrile, 2-[(2-chlorophenyl)methyl]-
- CBNumber:
- CB81570168
- Molecular Formula:
- C10H7ClN2
- Molecular Weight:
- 190.63
- MDL Number:
- MOL File:
- 40915-55-7.mol
| Boiling point | 370.3±27.0 °C(Predicted) |
|---|---|
| Density | 1.234±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | o-Chlorobenzylmalononitrile (40915-55-7) |
2-[(2-chlorophenyl)methyl]propanedinitrile Chemical Properties,Uses,Production
General Description
Colorless liquid, odorless to fruity.
Reactivity Profile
The cyano group can be readily hydrolyzed in the presence of mineral acids to produce stable, moderately toxic benzoic acid . When heated to decomposition, 2-[(2-chlorophenyl)methyl]propanedinitrile emits highly toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides and hydrogen cyanide [Sax, 9th ed., 1996, p. 353]. Nitriles are generally incompatible with other oxidizing agents such as peroxides and epoxides. The combination of bases and nitriles can produce hydrogen cyanide. Nitriles are hydrolyzed in both aqueous acid and base to give carboxylic acids (or salts of carboxylic acids). These reactions generate heat. Peroxides convert nitriles to amides. Nitriles can react vigorously with reducing agents. Acetonitrile and propionitrile are soluble in water, but nitriles higher than propionitrile have low aqueous solubility. They are also insoluble in aqueous acids.
Health Hazard
Median lethal dose (mg-min/m3): 61000. Median incapacitating dose: 10 to 20. Eye/skin toxicity: Highly irritating; not toxic. Rate of action: Instantaneous. Physiological action: Highly irritating; not toxic. Detoxification rate: Rapid. (ANSER)