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2-Chlorobenzalmalononitrile
Physical Description
Descriptions:
- O-chlorobenzylidene malononitrile appears as a chemical warfare tear gas agent. White crystalline solid or light beige powder. Odor of pepper. (ntp, 1992)
- White crystalline solid with a pepper-like odor; [niosh]
Color/Form: White crystalline solid
Odor: Pepper-like odor.
Molecular Information
Molecular Formula:
C10H5ClN2
Molecular Weight:
188.61 g/mol
Core Physical Values
Vapor Density: 6.5 Relative (Air = 1) – Heavier than air.
Vapor Pressure: 0 mmHg at 20 °C
Boiling Point: 310 °C
Melting Point: 95 °C
Solubilities
- Soluble in acetone, dioxane, methylene chloride, ethyl acetate, benzene; sparingly soluble in water
Decomposition
- When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of /hydrogen chloride, nitrogen oxides and cyanides./
Other Properties
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