3-Hexenedinitrile

Agent Name
3-Hexenedinitrile
CAS Number
1119-85-3
Formula
C6-H6-N2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
3-Hexenedinitrile formula graphical representation
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."
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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

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