Cyanoacetic acid
Agent Name
Cyanoacetic acid
CAS Number
372-09-8
Formula
C3-H3-N-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Acide cyanacetique [French]; Cyanessigsaeure [German]; Kyselina kyanoctova [Czech]; Malonic acid mononitrile; Malonic mononitrile; Monocyanoacetic acid; Acetic acid, 2-cyano-; Acetic acid, cyano-; [ChemIDplus] UN3261
Category
Organic Acids
Description
White hygroscopic solid; [Hawley] White crystalline solid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and the fungicide cymoxanil; [HSDB]
Comments
A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin and eyes; A respiratory tract irritant; Emergency treatment: see "Acetonitrile." [HSDB] A skin and eye irritant; [CAMEO] A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.035 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive solid, acidic, organic, n.o.s."
NFPA
must be preheated
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Other Poison
Chemical Asphyxiant
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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