Phenylacetonitrile
Phenylacetonitril · Φαινυλαιθανονιτρίλιο · Cianuro de bencilo · بنزیل سیانید · シアン化ベンジル · Benzylcyanide · Fenyloacetonitryl · Cianeto de benzila · Цианистый бензил · Benzil cijanid · 苯乙腈 · Fenilasetonitril
| CAS | 140-29-4 |
|---|---|
| EC | 205-410-5 |
| UN | 2470 |
| Formula | C8H7N |
| Molar mass | 117.15 g/mol |
| Flash point | 101 °C |
| Relative density of the gas or vapour (air = 1) | 4.04 |
| GHS | Danger · H301, H302, H311, H330 |
Phenylacetonitrile is a nitrile that is acetonitrile where one of the methyl hydrogens is substituted by a phenyl group. It has a role as a pheromone and an animal metabolite. Phenylacetonitrile, liquid appears as a colorless oily liquid with an aromatic odor. Insoluble in water and slightly denser than water. Contact may irritate skin, eyes, and mucous membranes.