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Sigma-Aldrich

p-Tolunitrile

98%

Synonym(s):

4-Methylbenzonitrile

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Linear Formula:
CH3C6H4CN
CAS Number:
104-85-8
Molecular Weight:
117.15
Beilstein:
507386
EC Number:
203-244-8
MDL number:
MFCD00001827
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24848050
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

200

Assay

98%

form

solid

bp

103-106 °C/20 mmHg (lit.)
217 °C (lit.)

mp

26-28 °C (lit.)

solubility

alcohol: very soluble
diethyl ether: very soluble
water: insoluble

density

0.981 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

functional group

nitrile

SMILES string

Cc1ccc(cc1)C#N

InChI

1S/C8H7N/c1-7-2-4-8(6-9)5-3-7/h2-5H,1H3

InChI key

VCZNNAKNUVJVGX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Pictograms

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GHS08,GHS07

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H315,H319,H334,H335

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Resp. Sens. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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