Benzyl Cyanide PurCert Secondary Working Standard for GC [Includes all characterization data]

CRM


Synonym:  Phenylacetonitrile
Linear Formula:  C8H7N
Molecular Weight:  117.15
CAS Number: 140-29-4

Properties

Vapour pressure 0.1 mmHg ( 20 °C)
Assay Purity >= 99.5 %
Refractive index n20/D 1.523 (lit.)
B pt. 233-234 °C (lit.)
M pt. -24°C(lit.)
Density 1.014 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H301 + H311,H330
Precautionary Statement  P260 - P264 - P271 - P280 - P302 + P352 + P312 - P304 + P340 + P310
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29145000
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials
UN Number 2470

Description

Application
It is used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals perfumes and dyes. It also serves as an intermediate in the production of phenylacetic acid and other organic compounds.

Purpose
The main purpose of benzyl cyanide is to act as a chemical intermediate in organic synthesis helping in the preparation of various industrial and medicinal products.

General Description
Benzyl cyanide is an organic compound with the formula CHCHCN. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a faint aromatic odor and is slightly soluble in water but soluble in organic solvents.