Benzyl Cyanide

Also known as: Phenylacetonitrile, Benzeneacetonitrile, Benzylnitrile, Phenyl acetyl nitrile

IFRA Restriction

This is the maximum allowed percentage of this material in the total finished product, not in the fragrance concentrate.

For example, if a fine fragrance (Category 4A) contains 20% fragrance oil, and IFRA allows 10% of this material, the material can be up to 50% of the fragrance concentrate (10% ÷ 20% = 50%).

CAS 140-29-4

Molecular Information
Molecular Formula C8H7N
Molecular Weight 117.15 g/mol
Boiling Point 451.4 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998)
Flash Point 215 °F (NTP, 1992)
Density 1.0214 at 59 °F (EPA, 1998) - Denser than water; will sink
Vapor Pressure 1 mmHg at 140 °F (EPA, 1998)
InChIKey SUSQOBVLVYHIEX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Sources: PubChem

Safety Information
Danger

GHS Classification

Acute toxicity, dermalAcute toxicity, inhalationAcute toxicity, oral

Hazard Statements

  • H301: Toxic if swallowed
  • H302: Harmful if swallowed
  • H311: Toxic in contact with skin
  • H330: Fatal if inhaled
Sources: PubChem (ECHA C&L)