2-Nitrophenylacetonitrile
[CAS# 610-66-2]

Identification

• Classification: Organic raw materials >> Hydrocarbon compounds and their derivatives >> Hydrocarbon nitrite
• Name: 2-Nitrophenylacetonitrile
• Synonyms: o-Nitrobenzyl cyanide
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₆N₂O₂
• Molecular Weight: 162.15
• CAS Registry Number: 610-66-2
• EC Number: 210-231-0

Properties

• Melting point: 81-85 °C
• Boiling point: 178 °C
• Water solubility: <0.01 g/100 mL at 20 °C

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xn
• Risk Statements: R20/21/22
• Safety Statements: S24/25

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H332
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H301