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Sigma-Aldrich

DL-Mandelic acid nitrile

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

DL-Mandelic acid nitrile, Benzaldehyde cyanohydrin, DL-α-Hydroxyphenylacetonitrile

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C8H7NO
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
133.15
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352117
EC Index Number:
208-532-7
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

form

liquid

potency

116 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)

bp

170 °C/1013 hPa

mp

-10 °C

transition temp

flash point 86 °C

solubility

<1 g/L

density

1.121-1.127 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C8H7NO/c9-6-8(10)7-4-2-1-3-5-7/h1-5,8,10H

InChI key

NNICRUQPODTGRU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Analysis Note

Assay (argentometric): ≥ 95.0 %
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 1.121 - 1.127
Identity (IR): passes test
Color (visual): yellow to brown

Pictograms

CorrosionSkull and crossbones

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Eye Dam. 1

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

206.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

97 °C - closed cup


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