4-Pentenenitrile

Agent Name
4-Pentenenitrile
CAS Number
592-51-8
Formula
C5-H7-N
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
4-Pentenenitrile formula graphical representation
Synonyms
3-Butenyl cyanide; 4-Cyano-1-butene; 4-Pentenoic acid, nitrile; 4-Pentenonitrile; Allylacetonitrile; Allylmethyl cyanide; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Nitriles
Description
Slightly yellow clear liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as an unisolated chemical intermediate in the production of adiponitrile; [HSDB]
Comments
Emergency treatment: "Isobutyronitrile"; Isobutyronitrile releases cyanide after being absorbed into the body; Causes liver injury in animal studies; [HSDB] Causes respiratory depression and changes to the liver in lethal dose studies of rats; [RTECS] An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "NITRILES."
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
6.36 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 2,550 ppm/4h

Adverse Effects

Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Other Poison
Chemical Asphyxiant

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