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CYANOACETONITRILE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
CH2(CN)2
formula, see observation
C3H2N2
formula, see observation
DEF

A chemical compound which appears under the form of colored crystals and which is used in organic synthesis and as leaching agent for gold.

OBS

malononitrile: part of the Ingredient Disclosure List of the Hazardous Products Act (Registration SOR/88-64, December 31, 1987).

OBS

Also known under the following commercial designations: RCRA waste number U149; UN 2647; USAF A-4600; USAF KF-19.

OBS

Chemical formula: CH2(CN)2 or C3H2N2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CH2(CN)2
formula, see observation
C3H2N2
formula, see observation
OBS

malononitrile : fait partie de la Liste de divulgation des ingrédients de la Loi sur les produits dangereux (du Canada; enr. DORS s/88-64, 31 déc. 1987).

OBS

Formule chimique : CH2(CN)2 ou C3H2N2

Spanish

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