2,6-Difluorobenzonitrile
Agent Name
2,6-Difluorobenzonitrile
CAS Number
1897-52-5
Formula
C7-H3-F2-N
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
Benzonitrile, 2,6-difluoro-; [ChemIDplus] UN3439
Category
Nitriles
Description
Low melting solid; Melting point = 30-32 deg C; [MSDSonline] Colorless crystals; [Ullmann]
Sources/Uses
Used as an intermediate in the production of insecticides; [Ullmann]
Comments
An irritant; [MSDSonline] 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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