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195413

Sigma-Aldrich

Methacrylonitrile

99%

Synonym(s):

1-Methylethenyl cyanide, 2-Cyano-1-propene, 2-Methyl-2-propenenitrile, 2-Methylpropenenitrile, Isobutenenitrile, Isopropene cyanide, Methacrylnitrile

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Linear Formula:
CH2=C(CH3)CN
CAS Number:
126-98-7
Molecular Weight:
67.09
Beilstein:
773708
EC Number:
204-817-5
MDL number:
MFCD00001872
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
24851691

vapor pressure

64 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Assay

99%

contains

50 ppm monomethyl ether hydroquinone as inhibitor

refractive index

n20/D 1.400 (lit.)

bp

90-92 °C (lit.)

mp

−35.8 °C (lit.)

density

0.8 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CC(=C)C#N

InChI

1S/C4H5N/c1-4(2)3-5/h1H2,2H3

InChI key

GYCMBHHDWRMZGG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 2 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Flam. Liq. 2 - Skin Sens. 1 - STOT SE 1

Target Organs

Central nervous system

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

53.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

12 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

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PDSCL

Deleterious substance

FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Type 1 petroleums
Hazardous rank II
Water insoluble liquid

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Substances Subject to be Notified Names

JAN Code

195413-VAR:
195413-BULK:
195413-500ML:4548173112893
195413-100ML:4548173112886
195413-5ML:4548173112909

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02124BH
04406MI
00427ET
S00688

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Birgit Grill et al.
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 25(11) (2020-06-03)
Nitrile hydratases (NHase) catalyze the hydration of nitriles to the corresponding amides. We report on the heterologous expression of various nitrile hydratases. Some of these enzymes have been investigated by others and us before, but sixteen target proteins represent novel
Hongbing Wang et al.
Journal of toxicology and environmental health. Part A, 65(7), 523-537 (2002-04-10)
Tissue-specific induction of cytochrome P-450s (CYP) followed by increased in situ bioactivation may contribute to chemical-induced site-specific toxicity. In rats, methacrylonitrile (MAN) is metabolized by cytochrome P-450 2E1 (CYP2E1) to acetone, which is eliminated along with parent MAN in breath.
T Samikkannu et al.
Toxicology letters, 92(1), 15-20 (1997-06-16)
The effect of methacrylonitrile (MeAN) a cyanogen compound, on various haematological parameters was studied. Administration of MeAN at 100 mg/kg per body weight/day for 7 days resulted in a significant decrease in the red cell count and in the level
V Vasanthakumari et al.
Indian journal of biochemistry & biophysics, 34(6), 540-542 (1998-05-22)
MeAN administration (40mg/kg body wt/day (i.e. 1/5 of LD50) resulted in increased levels of lipid peroxidation products, conjugated dienes and lipofuscin-like substances in rat liver. Significant decrease in GSH and a decreased activity of hepatic SOD, CAT and GPx were
National Toxicology Program technical report series, (497)(497), 1-225 (2002-01-24)
Methacrylonitrile is an unsaturated aliphatic nitrile. It is widely used in the preparation of homopolymers and copolymers, elastomers, and plastics and as a chemical intermediate in the preparation of acids, amides, amines, esters, and other nitriles. Methacrylonitrile is also used
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