Product Identification
【Product Name】4-Methoxybenzyl cyanide
【Synonyms】p-Anisylacetonitrile；对甲氧基苯乙腈
【CAS】104-47-2
【Formula】C9H9NO
【Molecular Weight】147.18
【EINECS】203-206-0
【RTECS】AM0810000
【RTECS Class】Other
【Beilstein/Gmelin】509162
【Beilstein Reference】4-10-00-00555
【EC Class】toxic, dangerous for the environment

Physical and Chemical Properties
【Appearance】Clear, colorless liquid. Clinging odor.
【Solubility in water】Slightly soluble
【Melting Point】8℃
【Boiling Point】286℃
【Density】1.10013 g/cm3 (0℃)
【Refractive Index】1.53175 (16.8℃)

First Aid Measures
【Ingestion】Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.
【Inhalation】Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. Get medical aid.
【Skin】Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists.
【Eyes】Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.

Handling and Storage
【Storage】Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
【Handling】Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Hazards Identification
【Ingestion】Harmful if swallowed. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
【Inhalation】Harmful if inhaled. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
【Skin】Harmful if absorbed through the skin.
【Eyes】May cause eye irritation.
【Hazards】When heated, vapors may form explosive mixtures with air: indoors, outdoors, and sewers explosion hazards.
【EC Risk Phrase】R 20/21/22
【EC Safety Phrase】S 36/37
【UN (DOT)】2810

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
【Personal Protection】Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety ggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
【Respirators】Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.

Fire Fighting Measures
【Flash Point】117℃
【Autoignition】460
【Fire Fighting】Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Combustion generates toxic fumes. To extinguish fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
【Upper exp. limit】9.4
【Lower exp. limit】1.2
【Fire Potential】Combustible material: may burn but does not ignite ily.

Accidental Release Measures
【Small spills/leaks】Absorb spill with inert material, (e.g., dry sand or earth), then place into a chemical waste container.

Stability and Reactivity
【Disposal Code】6
【Stability】No data.
【Incompatibilities】
Strong acids - strong bases - strong oxidizing agents - strong reducing agents.
【Decomposition】Hydrogen cyanide, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
【Combustion Products】Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.

Transport Information
【UN Number】2810
【Hazard Class】6.1
【Packing Group】I; II; III
【HS Code】2926 90 95