1,3-Phenylenediacetonitrile
[CAS 626-22-2]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Cyanide/nitrile
• Name: 1,3-Phenylenediacetonitrile
• Synonyms: m-Xylylene dicyanide; 1,3-Bis(cyanomethyl)benzene; 1,3-Benzenediacetonitrile
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₈N₂
• Molecular Weight: 156.19
• CAS Registry Number: 626-22-2
• EC Number: 210-936-3

Properties

• Melting point: 32-35 °C
• Boiling point: 170 °C (25 mmHg)
• Water solubility: insoluble

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xn
• Risk Statements: R20/21/22
• Safety Statements: S24/25

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H332
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H301
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H311
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H331