Glutaronitrile
[CAS# 544-13-8]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Cyanide/nitrile
• Name: Glutaronitrile
• Synonyms: 1,3-Dicyanopropane; Pentanedinitrile
• Molecular Formula: C₅H₆N₂
• Molecular Weight: 94.11
• CAS Registry Number: 544-13-8
• EC Number: 208-861-6

Properties

• Density: 0.995
• Melting point: -29 °C
• Boiling point: 285-287 °C
• Refractive index: 1.434-1.436
• Water solubility: soluble

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xn
• Risk Statements: R20/21/22;R36/38
• Safety Statements: S26;S36/37/39

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H301
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H332
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319

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