Pentanedinitrile,2-methyl- cas no:4553-62-2

NamePentanedinitrile,2-methyl-
CAS4553-62-2
SynonymsGlutaronitrile,2-methyl- (6CI,7CI,8CI); 1,3-Dicyanobutane; 2,4-Dicyanobutane;2-Methylglutaronitrile; 2-Methylpentanedinitrile; Diacrylonitrile; a-Methylglutarodinitrile; a-Methylglutaronitrile
EINECS(EC#)224-923-5
Molecular FormulaC6H8 N2
Molecular Weight108.14

AppearanceClear liquid
refractive indexn20/D 1.434(lit.)

Hazardclass6.1(b)

Hazard Xn
Risk R20/21/22
Safety

Poison by intravenous route. Mutation data reported. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NO_x and CN⁻. See also NITRILES.
Hazard Codes of Methylglutaronitrile (CAS NO.4553-62-2): Xn
Risk Statements: 20/21/22
 R20/21/22:Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Safety Statements: 36/37 
S36/37:Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.

1.		mmo-sat 1 mg/plate		EMMUEG    Environmental and Molecular Mutagenesis. 11 (Suppl 12)(1988),1.
2.		ivn-mus LD50:56 mg/kg		CSLNX*    U.S. Army Armament Research & Development Command, Chemical Systems Laboratory, NIOSH Exchange Chemicals. (Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010) NX#02814 .