3-Bromopropionitrile
Agent Name
3-Bromopropionitrile
CAS Number
2417-90-5
Formula
C3-H4-Br-N
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
1-Bromo-2-cyanoethane; 2-Bromoethyl cyanide; 2-Cyanoethyl bromide; 3-Bromopropanenitrile; beta-Bromopropionitrile; Propionitrile, beta-bromo-; Propanenitrile, 3-bromo-; Propionitrile, 3-bromo-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Nitriles
Description
Colorless or yellow liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
Intraperitoneal LD50 (mouse) = 50 mg/kg; [RTECS] A skin and strong eye irritant; Highly toxic by ingestion; Oral LD50 (rat) = 25-50 mg/kg; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "3-Chloropropanonitrile" and "Propionitrile."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Adverse Effects
Other Poison
Chemical Asphyxiant
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