Isophthalonitrile

CAS 626-17-5 C₆H₄(CN)₂ MW 128.1000 Warning
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Hazard Statements

CodeStatementHazard Class
H302 Harmful if swallowed Acute toxicity, oral
H373 May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure

Precautionary Statements

CodeStatement
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
P264 Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P301+P317 IF SWALLOWED: Get medical help.
P319 Get medical help if you feel unwell.
P330 Rinse mouth.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to ...

Exposure Limits

NIOSH REL5 mg-m3
Skin NotationYes — can be absorbed through skin

Physical Properties

Needle-like, colorless to white, crystalline, flaky solid with an almond-like odor.

Boiling PointSublimes
Vapor Pressure0.01 mmHg
Specific Gravity4.42

Synonyms

1,3-benzenedicarbonitrile; m-dicyanobenzene; 1,3-dicyanobenzene; isophthalodinitrile; m-PDN

Data Sources

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