Methyl cyanide is a chemical, CAS, 104-85-8, and formula C8H7N. It is mainly used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals and dye intermediates.

Methyl phenyl benzyl cyanide

CAS NO. 104-85-8

Chinese name for para - cyano - nitrile

English name p-Tolunitrile

English alias 4-Methylbenzenecarbonitrile; CNT; para-tolunitrile; p-toluonitrile; 4-Methylbenzonitrile/p-Tolunitrile; P-toluenenitrile; toluene; 4-Methylbenzonitrile; 4; cyano; p-Methylbenzonitrile

EINECS 203-244-8

Molecular formula C8H7N

Molecular weight 117.15

Physicochemical properties

Density: 0.981

Melting point: 29.5 o C

Boiling point: 217.6 o C

Refractive index: 1.5285-1.5305

Flash point: 85 o C

Water solubility:<0.1, g/100, mL, at, 17 DEG C

Steam pressure: 0.126mmHg at 25 degrees C

Product use：

Used as a pharmaceutical and dye intermediate

Storage and transportation characteristics

The warehouse is ventilated and dried at low temperature. It is stored and transported separately from food, oxidant and acid