| Agent Name |
2-Chlorobenzonitrile |
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| CAS Number |
873-32-5 |
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| Formula |
C7-H4-Cl-N |
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| Major Category |
Nitrogen Compounds |
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| Synonyms |
Nitril kyseliny o-chlorbenzoove [Czech]; o-Chlorbenzonitril [Czech]; o-Chlorobenzonitrile; o-Chlorocyanobenzene; o-Cyanochlorobenzene; Benzonitrile, 2-chloro-; Benzonitrile, o-chloro-; [ChemIDplus] UN3439 |
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| Category |
Nitriles |
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| Description |
White crystalline powder; Slightly soluble in water; [MSDSonline] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as an intermediate in the production of azo dyes; [Ullmann] |
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| Comments |
An eye irritant; [eChemPortal: ERMA] An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "NITRILES." |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Explanatory Notes |
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Nitriles, toxic, solid, n.o.s."; |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Other Poison |
Chemical Asphyxiant |
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