3-Aminopropionitrile
Agent Name
3-Aminopropionitrile
CAS Number
151-18-8
Formula
C3-H6-N2
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
Category
Nitriles
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."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive liquid, toxic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Other Poison
Chemical Asphyxiant
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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