Cyanoacetamide
Agent Name
Cyanoacetamide
CAS Number
107-91-5
Formula
C3-H4-N2-O
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
2-Cyanoacetamide; 3-Nitrilo-propionamide; Amid kyseliny kyanoctove (czech); CAA; Cyanacetamide; Cyanoiminoacetic acid; Kyanacetamid (czech); Malonamide nitrile; Malonamonitrile; Malonic acid, monoamide mononitrile; Nitrilomalonamide; Propionamide nitrile; Propionamide, 3-nitrilo-; [ChemIDplus] UN3439
Category
Nitriles
Description
White solid; [Hawley] White powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and plastics; [Hawley]
Comments
Emergency treatment: "Cyanide"; [HSDB] Subcutaneous LD50 (guinea pig) = 1155 mg/kg; Causes tremor and muscle contractions; [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
Other Information
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