3-Chloropropanonitrile
Agent Name
3-Chloropropanonitrile
Alternative Name
beta-Chloropropionitrile
CAS Number
542-76-7
Formula
C3-H4-Cl-N
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
beta-Chloropropionitrile; 1-Chloro-2-cyanoethane; 3-Chloropropanenitrile; 3-Chloropropionitrile; 3-Chlorpropannitril [Czech]; Propanenitrile, 3-chloro-; Propionitrile, 3-chloro-; [ChemIDplus] UN3276
Category
Nitriles
Description
Colorless liquid; [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Used in pharmaceutical and polymer synthesis; [Merck Index]
Comments
No poisoning cases reported, but expected to be similar to cyanide poisoning from propionitrile with rapid loss of consciousness; [HSDB] Absorbed through skin causing systemic cyanide poisoning; [Merck Index] An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "NITRILES."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TIH
Yes
Vapor Pressure
2.77 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 75.5 deg C; [Merck Index] The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Nitriles, toxic, liquid, n.o.s." VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
high ambient temp required
Adverse Effects
Other Poison
Chemical Asphyxiant
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: