2-Butenenitrile
Agent Name
2-Butenenitrile
Alternative Name
Crotononitrile
CAS Number
4786-20-3
Formula
C4-H5-N
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
Crotononitrile; 1-Cyanopropene; 1-Propenyl cyanide; Crotonic nitrile; Crotonique nitrile [French]; Crotonitrile; Crotonnitrile; beta-Methylacrylonitrile; [ChemIDplus] UN2924
Category
Nitriles
Description
Soluble in water (25 g/L at 25 deg C); [ChemIDplus] Slightly yellow clear liquid; [MSDSonline]
Comments
Corrosive to skin and eyes; [eChemPortal: ERMA] A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Causes lacrimation and may cause chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema after inhalation of high concentrations; May cause liver injury; [MSDSonline] See "NITRILES."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
32 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 16 deg C; [MSDSonline] The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Flammable liquid, corrosive, n.o.s." VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Lachrymator
Yes
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
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