Agent Name | Ethyl cyanoacetate |
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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] |
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Vapor Pressure | 0.03 mm Hg |
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Lacrimator | Yes |
Other Poison | Chemical Asphyxiant |
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Health Studies | Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: |
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Other Information | No other related information on this agent was found. |