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91-15-6

Name Phthalonitrile
CAS 91-15-6
EINECS(EC#) 202-044-8
Molecular Formula C8H4N2
MDL Number MFCD00001771
Molecular Weight 128.13
MOL File 91-15-6.mol

Chemical Properties

Appearance off-white to tan powder
Melting point  137-139 °C (lit.)
Boiling point  227.54°C (rough estimate)
density  1.24
vapor pressure  <1 Pa (25 °C)
refractive index  1.6231 (estimate)
Fp  162°C
storage temp.  Store below +30°C.
solubility  benzene: 50 mg/mL, clear
form  Crystals or Crystalline Powder
color  White to beige
PH 7 (H2O)
Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong bases, strong acids, strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents.
Water Solubility  0.56 g/L (25 ºC)
BRN  775028
Exposure limits ACGIH: TWA 1 mg/m3
CAS DataBase Reference 91-15-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Phthalonitrile(91-15-6)
EPA Substance Registry System 91-15-6(EPA Substance)

Safety Data

Hazard Codes  T
Risk Statements 
R25:Toxic if swallowed.
R23/24/25:Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed .
Safety Statements 
S36/37/39:Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection .
S45:In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible) .
RIDADR  UN 3439 6.1/PG 2
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  TI8575000
Autoignition Temperature >580 °C
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  6.1
PackingGroup  II
HS Code  29269095
Safety Profile
Poison by ingestion, subcutaneous, and intraperitoneal routes. Questionable carcinogen with experimental tumorigenic data. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of CN- and NOx. See also NITRILES.
Hazardous Substances Data 91-15-6(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity
LD50 orally in Rabbit: 85 mg/kg

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