2-Chlorobenzonitrile

Agent Name
2-Chlorobenzonitrile
CAS Number
873-32-5
Formula
C7-H4-Cl-N
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
2-Chlorobenzonitrile formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Nitril kyseliny o-chlorbenzoove [Czech]; o-Chlorbenzonitril [Czech]; o-Chlorobenzonitrile; o-Chlorocyanobenzene; o-Cyanochlorobenzene; Benzonitrile, 2-chloro-; Benzonitrile, o-chloro-; [ChemIDplus] UN3439
Category
Nitriles
Description
White crystalline powder; Slightly soluble in water; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as an intermediate in the production of azo dyes; [Ullmann]
Comments
An eye irritant; [eChemPortal: ERMA] An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "NITRILES."
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Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Nitriles, toxic, solid, n.o.s."

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