2-Pyridinecarbonitrile

Agent Name
2-Pyridinecarbonitrile
CAS Number
100-70-9
Formula
C6-H4-N2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
2-Pyridinecarbonitrile formula graphical representation
Synonyms
2-Cyanopyridine; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, nitrile; 2-Pyridyl nitrile; Picolinic acid nitrile; Picolinonitrile; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Nitriles
Description
Solid; [HSDB] Low melting solid; mp = 26-28 deg C; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a chemical intermediate for rimiterol hydrobromide (bronchodilator) and other chemicals; [HSDB]
Comments
Emergency treatment: "Pyridine"; Pyridine is an irritant that causes CNS depression after ingestion of 1/2 cup or inhalation of 6-12 ppm; It can cause liver and kidney injury; [HSDB] An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "NITRILES."
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
0.09 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;

Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

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