Agent Name
3-Aminopropionitrile
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
Aminopropionitrile; 2-Cyanoethylamine; 3-Aminopropanenitrile; BAPN; Propanenitrile, 3-amino-; Propionitrile, 3-amino-; beta-Alaninenitrile; beta-Aminopropionitrile; beta-Cyanoethylamine; [ChemIDplus] UN2922
Description
Liquid with an amine odor; [Merck Index]; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as an intermediate in the production of beta-alanine and pantothenic acid; [Merck Index]
Comments
A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis; Can be absorbed through skin; [MSDSonline] See "NITRILES."
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive liquid, toxic, n.o.s."
Other Poison
Chemical Asphyxiant
Other Information
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