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Allyl cyanide
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Allyl cyanide is an organic compound with the formula CH2CHCH2CN. Like other small alkyl nitriles, allyl cyanide is colorless and soluble in organic solvents. Allyl cyanide occurs naturally as an antifeedant and is used as a cross-linking agent in some polymers.[2]
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Preferred IUPAC name
But-3-enenitrile | |
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605352 | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.003.366 ![]() |
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Properties | |
C4H5N | |
Molar mass | 67.091 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | colourless liquid |
Density | 0.834 g/cm3[1] |
Melting point | −87 °C (−125 °F; 186 K) |
Boiling point | 116 to 121 °C (241 to 250 °F; 389 to 394 K)[1] |
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Main hazards |
Flammable, poison, irritates skin and eyes |
Ingestion hazards |
Toxic if swallowed. |
Inhalation hazards |
May be fatal if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation. |
Eye hazards |
Causes eye irritation. |
Skin hazards |
Causes skin irritation. |
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Danger | |
H226, H301, H311, H312, H315, H319 | |
P261, P280, P301+P310, P305+P351+P338, P311 | |
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Flash point | 24 °C (75 °F; 297 K)[1] |
455 °C (851 °F; 728 K)[1] | |
Safety data sheet (SDS) | MSDS |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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