o-Tolylacetonitrile, 98+%

Description

CAS: 22364-68-7 | C9H9N | 131.178 g/mol

o-Tolylacetonitrile is used as an important raw material and intermediate in organic Synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuff. It is also used as an organic and chemical intermediate.

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Applications
o-Tolylacetonitrile is used as an important raw material and intermediate in organic Synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuff. It is also used as an organic and chemical intermediate.

Solubility
Slightly soluble in water. Soluble in benzene, ethyl ether, ethanol.

Notes
Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 22364-68-7
• Molecular Formula: C9H9N
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 131.178
• MDL Number: MFCD00001904
• InChI Key: WMGVPDQNPUQRND-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 2-methylbenzyl cyanide, 2-o-tolyl acetonitrile, o-tolylacetonitrile, 2-methylphenylacetonitrile, o-methylphenylacetonitrile, o-xylyl cyanide, o-methylbenzyl cyanide, acetonitrile, o-tolyl, benzeneacetonitrile, 2-methyl, 2-2-methylphenyl acetonitrile
• PubChem CID: 31155
• ChEBI: CHEBI:27982
• IUPAC Name: 2-(2-methylphenyl)acetonitrile
• SMILES: CC1=CC=CC=C1CC#N

• Density: 1.01
• Boiling Point: 211°C to 213°C
• Flash Point: >110°C (230°F)
• Odor: Almond-like
• Refractive Index: 1.5275
• Quantity: 5 g
• UN Number: UN3276
• Beilstein: 907182
• Solubility Information: Slightly soluble in water. Soluble in benzene,ethyl ether,ethanol.
• Formula Weight: 131.18
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: o-Tolylacetonitrile

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302+H312+H332-H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H331-H302-H312-H315-H319-H335 Toxic if inhaled. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: NITRILES, LIQUID, TOXIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	244-937-5
RTECSNumber	AM2290000
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only