Product Identification

Product Name

2-Bromophenylacetonitrile

Synonyms

(2-Bromophenyl)acetonitrile
2-Bromophenylacetonitrile

CAS

19472-74-3

Formula

C8H6BrN

Molecular Weight

196.05

EINECS

243-091-4

Beilstein/Gmelin

2043684

Beilstein Reference

4-09-00-01682

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance

Clear, colorless to light yellow liquid.

Solubility in water

Insoluble

Melting Point

1

Boiling Point

270

Vapor Pressure

0.012 (25 C)

Density

1.51 g/cm3 (20 C)

Partition Coefficient

2.22

Heat Of Vaporization

50.8 kJ/mol

Refractive Index

1.57 (20 C)

First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.

Inhalation

Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.

Skin

Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.

Eyes

Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.

Handling and Storage

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.

Handling

Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Hazards Identification

Ingestion

Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation of the digestive tract.

Inhalation

Harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause burning sensation, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath, headache, nausea, and vomiting.

Skin

Causes skin irritation. Harmful if absorbed through the skin.

Eyes

Causes eye irritation. Lachrymator.

Hazards

Containers may explode when heated.

EC Risk Phrase

R 20/21/22 36/38

EC Safety Phrase

S 26 36/37/39

UN (DOT)

1694

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection

Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.

Respirators

Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.

Poison Class

1

Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point

123

Fire Fighting

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. To extinguish fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.

Fire Potential

May burn but not readily ignited.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks

Absorb spill with inert material, (e.g., dry sand or earth), then place into a chemical waste container.

Stability and Reactivity

Stability

No data.

Incompatibilities

Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases.

Decomposition

Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen bromide.

Combustion Products

Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.

Transport Information

UN Number

1694

Hazard Class

6.1

Packing Group

I