methacrylonitrile
2-propenenitrile, 2-methyl-
Identification
| Name | methacrylonitrile |
| CAS Number | 126-98-7 |
| EINECS | 204-817-5 |
| FDA UNII | 04S4K38612 |
| Molecular Formula | C4 H5 N |
| Molecular Weight | 67.09085000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00001872 |
| Nikkaji Number | J2.514C |
| Beilstein | 773708 |
Regulatory
| DG SANTE Food Contact Materials | methacrylonitrile |
| FDA Mainterm (IAUFC) | 126-98-7 ; METHACRYLONITRILE |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.80000 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Flash Point | 54.00 °F. TCC ( 12.22 °C. ) |
| Soluble in | water, 2.54E+04 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp) |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-mouse LD50 17 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | skin-rabbit LD50 12500 ug/kg |
| Inhalation Toxicity | inhalation-dog LCLo 52 ppm/7H |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | indirect food additives: adhesives and components of coatings |
| Recommendation for methacrylonitrile usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for methacrylonitrile flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
methacryl nitrile
methyl acrylonitrile
2-
methyl-2-propenenitrile
2-
methylprop-2-enenitrile
2-
propenenitrile, 2-methyl-
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