| Agent Name | Ethyl cyanoacetate |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 105-56-6 |
| Formula | C5-H7-N-O2 |
| Major Category | Nitrogen Compounds |
| Synonyms | Acetic acid, cyano-, ethyl ester; Cyanacetate ethyle [German]; Cyanoacetic acid ethyl ester; Cyanoacetic ester; Estere cianoacetico [Italian]; Ethyl cyanacetate; Ethyl cyanoethanoate; Ethylester kyseliny kyanoctove [Czech]; Malonic acid ethyl ester nitrile; [ChemIDplus] UN2666 |
| Category | Nitriles |
| Description | Colorless to pale straw-colored liquid; Insoluble in water; [HSDB] Colorless or pale clear liquid; Evolves toxic gas on contact with water; [MSDSonline] |
| Sources/Uses | Used in organic synthesis of pharmaceuticals and dyes; [Hawley] |
| Comments | A lachrymator; [CHEMINFO] An irritant; [MSDSonline] |
| Exposure Assessment | |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.03 mm Hg |
| Flammability (NFPA) | |
| Adverse Effects | |
| Lacrimator | Yes |
| Other Poison | Chemical Asphyxiant |
| Links to Other NLM Databases | |
| Health Studies | Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: |
| Toxicity Information | |
| Chemical Information | |
| Related Information in HazMap | |
| Other Information | No other related information on this agent was found. |
Agent Name
Ethyl cyanoacetate
CAS Number
105-56-6
Formula
C5-H7-N-O2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
Acetic acid, cyano-, ethyl ester; Cyanacetate ethyle [German]; Cyanoacetic acid ethyl ester; Cyanoacetic ester; Estere cianoacetico [Italian]; Ethyl cyanacetate; Ethyl cyanoethanoate; Ethylester kyseliny kyanoctove [Czech]; Malonic acid ethyl ester nitrile; [ChemIDplus] UN2666
Category
Nitriles
Description
Colorless to pale straw-colored liquid; Insoluble in water; [HSDB] Colorless or pale clear liquid; Evolves toxic gas on contact with water; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in organic synthesis of pharmaceuticals and dyes; [Hawley]
Comments
A lachrymator; [CHEMINFO] An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.03 mm Hg
Flammability (NFPA)
Adverse Effects
Lacrimator
Yes
Other Poison
Chemical Asphyxiant
Links to Other NLM Databases
Toxicity Information
Chemical Information
Related Information in HazMap
Other Information
No other related information on this agent was found.