Ethyl cyanoacetate
Agent Name
Ethyl cyanoacetate
CAS Number
105-56-6
Formula
C5-H7-N-O2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
Acetic acid, cyano-, ethyl ester; Cyanacetate ethyle [German]; Cyanoacetic acid ethyl ester; Cyanoacetic ester; Estere cianoacetico [Italian]; Ethyl cyanacetate; Ethyl cyanoethanoate; Ethylester kyseliny kyanoctove [Czech]; Malonic acid ethyl ester nitrile; [ChemIDplus] UN2666
Category
Nitriles
Description
Colorless to pale straw-colored liquid; Insoluble in water; [HSDB] Colorless or pale clear liquid; Evolves toxic gas on contact with water; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in organic synthesis of pharmaceuticals and dyes; [Hawley]
Comments
A lachrymator; [CHEMINFO] An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.0388 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
must be preheated
Adverse Effects
Lachrymator
Yes
Other Poison
Chemical Asphyxiant
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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