Agent Name | (Acetyloxy)acetonitrile |
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CAS Number | 1001-55-4 |
Formula | C4-H5-N-O2 |
Major Category | Nitrogen Compounds |
Synonyms | 2-Acetoxyacetonitrile; Acetic acid cyanomethyl ester; Acetonitrile, (acetyloxy)-; Acetoxyacetonitrile; Acetyloxyacetonitrile; Cyanomethyl acetate; Glycolonitrile, acetate; Glycolonitrile, acetate (ester); Kyanmethylester kyseliny octove [Czech]; [ChemIDplus] |
Category | Nitriles |
Sources/Uses | Used as an intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals and as a component of synthetic resins; [HSDB] |
Comments | Highly toxic by all routes; Emergency treatment: "Acetonitrile"; Acetonitrile can cause delayed onset (2-13 hours) cyanide poisoning; [HSDB] See "NITRILES." |
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Vapor Pressure | 0.36 mm Hg |
Lethal Concentration | LCLo (rat) = 16 ppm/4h |
Adverse Effects | |
Other Poison | Chemical Asphyxiant |
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Health Studies | Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: |
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Diseases | Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: |