Supplier Product Identification Physical and Chemical Properties First Aid Measures Handling and Storage Hazards Identification Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Fire Fighting Measures Accidental Release Measures Stability and Reactivity Transport Information
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2-Bromophenylacetonitrile(19472-74-3)

Supplier Product Identification Physical and Chemical Properties First Aid Measures Handling and Storage Hazards Identification Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Fire Fighting Measures Accidental Release Measures Stability and Reactivity Transport Information

Product Identification

Product Name
2-Bromophenylacetonitrile
Synonyms
(2-Bromophenyl)acetonitrile
2-Bromophenylacetonitrile
CAS
19472-74-3
Formula
C8H6BrN
Molecular Weight
196.05
EINECS
243-091-4
Beilstein/Gmelin
2043684
Beilstein Reference
4-09-00-01682

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance
Clear, colorless to light yellow liquid.
Solubility in water
Insoluble
Melting Point
1
Boiling Point
270
Vapor Pressure
0.012 (25 C)
Density
1.51 g/cm3 (20 C)
Partition Coefficient
2.22
Heat Of Vaporization
50.8 kJ/mol
Refractive Index
1.57 (20 C)

First Aid Measures

Ingestion
Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.
Inhalation
Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Skin
Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Eyes
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.

Handling and Storage

Storage
Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
Handling
Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Hazards Identification

Ingestion
Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation of the digestive tract.
Inhalation
Harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause burning sensation, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath, headache, nausea, and vomiting.
Skin
Causes skin irritation. Harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Eyes
Causes eye irritation. Lachrymator.
Hazards
Containers may explode when heated.
EC Risk Phrase
R 20/21/22 36/38
EC Safety Phrase
S 26 36/37/39
UN (DOT)
1694

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.
Poison Class
1

Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point
123
Fire Fighting
Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. To extinguish fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
Fire Potential
May burn but not readily ignited.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks
Absorb spill with inert material, (e.g., dry sand or earth), then place into a chemical waste container.

Stability and Reactivity

Stability
No data.
Incompatibilities
Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases.
Decomposition
Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen bromide.
Combustion Products
Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.

Transport Information

UN Number
1694
Hazard Class
6.1
Packing Group
I
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