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2-hydroxy-2-methylpropionitrile; 2-cyanopropan-2-ol; acetone cyanohydrin

CAS 75-86-5 · C4H7NO

Hazard class

Danger — Toxic, Environmental hazard

Pictograms

ToxicEnvironmental hazard

H-statements

H330 Fatal if inhaled
H310 Fatal in contact with skin
H300 Fatal if swallowed
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Common uses (US EPA CDR)

IntermediateDispersing agent

Workplace exposure limits

NIOSH REL C 1 ppm (4 mg/m3) [15-minute]
OSHA PEL none
IDLH N.D.

Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.

Synonyms

ACETONE CYANOHYDRIN · 2-Hydroxy-2-methylpropanenitrile · Acetone cyanhydrin · 2-Hydroxyisobutyronitrile · 2-Methyllactonitrile · 2-Cyano-2-propanol · alpha-Hydroxyisobutyronitrile · Acetoncyanhydrin

Molecular weight

85.1 g/mol

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Toxic · Environmental hazard

Data source

Harmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VI

Legally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.

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