Agent Name
2-Oxopropiononitrile
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
Propanenitrile, 2-oxo-; [ChemIDplus] Pyruvonitrile; 2-Oxopropionitrile; Acetyl cyanide; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] UN3273
Description
Yellow liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
Contains 5-10% mesitylene (CAS# 108-67-8); A skin and respiratory tract irritant; Toxic by ingestion and inhalation; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "3-Bromopropionitrile" and "Propionitrile."
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Nitriles, flammable, toxic, n.o.s."
Other Poison
Chemical Asphyxiant
Other Information
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