4-Aminobenzonitrile
Agent Name
4-Aminobenzonitrile
CAS Number
873-74-5
Formula
C7-H6-N2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
1-Amino-4-cyanobenzene; 4-Cyanoaniline; Aniline, p-cyano-; Benzonitrile, 4-amino-; p-Aminobenzonitrile; p-Cyanoaniline; Benzonitrile, p-amino- (8CI); [ChemIDplus] UN3439
Category
Nitriles
Description
Off-white crystalline powder; Slightly soluble in water; [MSDSonline]
Comments
An eye irritant; [eChemPortal: ERMA] An irritant; Effects in high-dose animal studies include cyanosis; [MSDSonline] See "NITRILES."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.00887 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Nitriles, toxic, solid, n.o.s." VP from ChemIDplus;
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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