3-Hexenedinitrile
Agent Name
3-Hexenedinitrile
CAS Number
1119-85-3
Formula
C6-H6-N2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
1,4-Dicyano-2-butene; beta-Hydromucononitrile; [ChemIDplus] UN3439
Category
Nitriles
Description
Tan crystalline solid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a chemical intermediate for adiponitrile; [HSDB]
Comments
Emergency treatment: "Acetonitrile"; Acetonitrile causes cyanide poisoning after a delay of 2-13 hours; [HSDB] Intravenous LD50 (mouse) = 56 mg/kg; [RTECS] An irritant; Harmful by ingestion, inhalation, or skin absorption; [Aldrich MSDS] See "NITRILES."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Nitriles, toxic, solid, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Other Poison
Chemical Asphyxiant
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: