Isobutyronitrile

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Name: Isobutyronitrile
Synonyms: 2-methylpropionitrile, isopropyl cyanide, 2-methyl-propanenitrile
Molecular Formula: C ₄ H ₇ N
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Chemical Description

Isobutyronitrile is a stable, flammable, colorless liquid at room temperature (MSDS).

Uses

It is used as an organic solvent, in producing Insecticides, and as a gasoline additive (EPA - Chemical Emergency Preparedness and Prevention).

Health Effects

Information about Isobutyronitrile's health effects are not well known. It is not listed as a WHO, as acutely toxic by the EPA, nor is it thought to be a Cholinesterase Inhibitor (PAN). It is considered to be a neurotoxicant and respiratory toxicant (Scorecard).

External Links

MSDS on Isobutyronitrile

References

EPA - Chemical Emergency Preparedness and Prevention. "EPA Chemical Profile - Isobtyronitrile". November 30, 1987. Accessed 9-4-07.

Scorecard. " Chemical Profile for ISOBUTYRONITRILE". Accessed 9-4-07.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration. "Isobutyronitrile". Accessed 9-4-07.

Pesticide Action Network (PAN). "2,2'-azobis isobutyronitrile". Accessed 9-4-07.

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| Name: Isobutyronitrile |
| Synonyms: 2-methylpropionitrile, isopropyl cyanide, 2-methyl-propanenitrile |
| Molecular Formula: C ~4~ H ~7~ N |
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Isobutyronitrile is a stable, flammable, colorless liquid at room temperature ([#MSDS]).
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h1. Uses


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It is used as an organic [solvent], in producing [insecticides], and as a gasoline additive ([#EPA - Chemical Emergency Preparedness and Prevention]).
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h1. Health Effects


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Information about Isobutyronitrile's health effects are not well known. It is not listed as a [WHO|world health organization], as acutely toxic by the [EPA|environmental protection agency], nor is it thought to be a [Cholinesterase Inhibitor] ([#PAN]). It is considered to be a [neurotoxicant|neurotoxins] and respiratory toxicant ([#Scorecard]).
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* [MSDS on Isobutyronitrile|http://physchem.ox.ac.uk/MSDS/IS/isobutyronitrile.html]
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EPA - Chemical Emergency Preparedness and Prevention. ["EPA Chemical Profile - Isobtyronitrile"|http://yosemite.epa.gov/oswer/CeppoEHS.nsf/Profiles/78-82-0?OpenDocument]. November 30, 1987. Accessed 9-4-07.
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Scorecard. [" Chemical Profile for ISOBUTYRONITRILE"|http://www.scorecard.org/chemical-profiles/summary.tcl?edf_substance_id=78-82-0#reg_coverage]. Accessed 9-4-07.
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration. ["Isobutyronitrile"|http://www.osha.gov/dts/chemicalsampling/data/CH_247960.html]. Accessed 9-4-07.
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Pesticide Action Network (PAN). ["2,2'-azobis isobutyronitrile"|http://www.pesticideinfo.org/Detail_Chemical.jsp?Rec_Id=PC35482]. Accessed 9-4-07.
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