1H-Imidazole-2-carbonitrile
[CAS# 31722-49-3]

Identification

• Classification: Organic raw materials >> Heterocyclic compound >> Imidazoles
• Name: 1H-Imidazole-2-carbonitrile
• Synonyms: 2-Cyanoimidazole; 2CNZ
• Molecular Formula: C₄H₃N₃
• Molecular Weight: 93.09
• CAS Registry Number: 31722-49-3
• EC Number: 869-630-9

Properties

• Solubility: Sparingly soluble (18 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.28±0.1 g/cm³ (20 °C 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 176-178 °C (benzene )^**
• Boiling point: 276.0±23.0 °C (760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Flash point: 103.7±7.8 °C, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2015 ACD/Labs)

^** Whitten, Jeffrey P.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H332
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302