2-METHYL-2-BUTENENITRILE Property

Boiling point:

115-120 °C(lit.)

Density 

0.810 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.417

Flash point:

-17 °C

Water Solubility 

Slightly soluble in water

form 

clear liquid

color 

Colorless to Light yellow

CAS DataBase Reference

4403-61-6

EPA Substance Registry System

2-Methyl-2-butenenitrile (4403-61-6)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

F,Xn

Risk Statements 

11-20/22

Safety Statements 

16-23-36/37

RIDADR 

UN 3273 3/PG 2

WGK Germany 

3

RTECS 

EM8312500

HS Code 

2926.90.5050

HazardClass 

3.1

PackingGroup 

I

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

H301Toxic if swalloed

H332Harmful if inhaled

Precautionary statements

P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

P233Keep container tightly closed.

P240Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.

P241Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment.

P242Use only non-sparking tools.

P243Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P301+P310IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P303+P361+P353IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.

P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P312Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P330Rinse mouth.

P370+P378In case of fire: Use … for extinction.

P403+P235Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

P405Store locked up.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

2-METHYL-2-BUTENENITRILE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

General Description

Clear amber liquid.

Air & Water Reactions

Highly flammable. 2-METHYL-2-BUTENENITRILE may be sensitive to prolonged exposure to air. . Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

Nitriles, such as 2-METHYL-2-BUTENENITRILE, may polymerize in the presence of metals and some metal compounds. They are incompatible with acids; mixing nitriles with strong oxidizing acids can lead to extremely violent reactions. Nitriles are generally incompatible with other oxidizing agents such as peroxides and epoxides. The combination of bases and nitriles can produce hydrogen cyanide. Nitriles are hydrolyzed in both aqueous acid and base to give carboxylic acids (or salts of carboxylic acids). These reactions generate heat. Peroxides convert nitriles to amides. Nitriles can react vigorously with reducing agents. Acetonitrile and propionitrile are soluble in water, but nitriles higher than propionitrile have low aqueous solubility. They are also insoluble in aqueous acids.

Fire Hazard

2-METHYL-2-BUTENENITRILE is flammable.