Tetramethylsuccinonitrile
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Tetramethylsuccinonitrile | |
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Chemical name | tetramethylsuccinonitrile |
Chemical formula | C8H12N2 |
Molecular mass | 136.2 g/mol |
CAS number | [3333-52-6] |
Density | 1.07 g/cm3 |
Melting point | 170 °C |
Boiling point | Sublimes |
SMILES | CC(C)(C#N)C(C)(C)C#N |
Disclaimer and references |
Tetramethylsuccinonitrile or TMSN is a nitrile which is a very toxic and hazardous substance.
[edit] Physical properties
It is a colorless and odorless solid.
[edit] Biological hazards
Symptoms of large or short exposure to this substance include convulsions, dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting or even unconsciousness, hence affects central nervous system.