2-Methylpentanedinitrile

Agent Name
2-Methylpentanedinitrile
CAS Number
4553-62-2
Formula
C6-H8-N2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
2-Methylpentanedinitrile formula graphical representation
Synonyms
1,3-Dicyanobutane; 2,4-Dicyanobutane; 2-Methyl-1,5-valerodinitrile; Diacrylonitrile; Glutaronitrile, alpha-methyl-; Methyl glutaronitrile; Methylglutaronitrile; alpha-Methylglutarsaeuredinitril [German]; 1,5-Valerodinitrile, 2-methyl-; Pentanedinitrile, 2-methyl-; Glutaronitrile, 2-methyl-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Nitriles
Description
A colorless, odorless liquid; [ChemIDplus] Amber liquid; [CAMEO] Deep brown clear liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a solvent and intermediate in the manufacture of other chemicals; [HSDB]
Comments
Emergency treatment: "Acetonitrile"; Can cause delayed onset (2-13 hours) cyanide poisoning; [HSDB] Causes convulsions at lethal doses; [RTECS] An irritant; Toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption; [Aldrich MSDS] See "NITRILES."
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
0.0051 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 149 ppm/4Hr
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 98 deg C; [HPVIS]

Adverse Effects

Other Poison
Chemical Asphyxiant

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

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