2-Oxopropiononitrile
Agent Name
2-Oxopropiononitrile
CAS Number
631-57-2
Formula
C3-H3-N-O
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
Propanenitrile, 2-oxo-; [ChemIDplus] Pyruvonitrile; 2-Oxopropionitrile; Acetyl cyanide; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] UN3273
Category
Nitriles
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."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Nitriles, flammable, toxic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Other Poison
Chemical Asphyxiant
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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