o-Chlorobenzylidene malononitrile
- CAS No.
- 2698-41-1
- Chemical Name:
- o-Chlorobenzylidene malononitrile
- Synonyms
- o-chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile;ocbm;CSGAS;tl238;CSSPRAYS;usafkf-11;CS Powder;CS liquid;Alonitrile;NCI-C55118
- CBNumber:
- CB8298355
- Molecular Formula:
- C10H5ClN2
- Molecular Weight:
- 188.61
- MDL Number:
- MFCD00019784
- MOL File:
- 2698-41-1.mol
- MSDS File:
- SDS
- TDS File:
- TDS
| Product description | Number | Pack Size | Price |
| 2-Chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile 98% | B284 | 1g | $69 |
| 2-Chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile 98% | B284 | 5g | $207 |
| 2-Chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile 98% | B284 | 25g | $621 |
| 2-Chlorobenzalmalononitrile 98% | 3937-5-00 | 10g | $150 |
| 2-Chlorobenzalmalononitrile 98% | 3937-5-00 | 25g | $250 |
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| Melting point | 68-70 °C(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Boiling point | 126 °C0.1 mm Hg(lit.) |
| Density | 1.2906 (rough estimate) |
| vapor pressure | 3 x 10-5 mmHg at 20 °C (NIOSH, 1997) |
| refractive index | 1.5500 (estimate) |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| solubility | Soluble in acetone, benzene, 1,4-dioxane, ethyl acetate, and methylene chloride (Windholz et al., 1983) |
| form | White, crystalline solid |
| color | White crystalline solid with a pepper-like odor |
| Water Solubility | 0.1-0.5 g/100 mL at 16 ºC |
| Henry's Law Constant | 9.9×102 mol/(m3Pa) at 25℃, HSDB (2015) |
| Exposure limits | NIOSH REL: ceiling 0.05 ppm (0.4 mg/m3), IDLH 2 mg/m3; OSHA PEL: TWA 0.05 ppm; ACGIH TLV: ceiling 0.05 ppm (adopted). |
| Stability | Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Combustible. |
| Toxicology and Carcinogenesis | Toxicology and Carcinogenesis Studies of CS2 (94% o-Chlorobenzalmalononitrile, CASRN 2698-41-1) in F344/N Rats and B6C3F1 Mice (Inhalation Studies) |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 2698-41-1(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| FDA UNII | D8317IAV7Q |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 2-Chlorobenzalmalononitrile(2698-41-1) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | o-Chlorobenzylidene malononitrile (2698-41-1) |
SAFETY
Risk and Safety Statements
| Symbol(GHS) |    GHS07,GHS09,GHS06 |
|---|---|
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H319-H400-H301-H317-H335-H315-H330 |
| Precautionary statements | P261-P272-P280-P302+P352-P333+P313-P321-P363-P501-P273-P391-P501-P260-P271-P284-P304+P340-P310-P320-P403+P233-P405-P501-P264-P280-P302+P352-P321-P332+P313-P362-P264-P280-P305+P351+P338-P337+P313P-P264-P270-P301+P310-P321-P330-P405-P501 |
| Hazard Codes | Xi,T |
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38-42/43-25 |
| Safety Statements | 26-27-37/39-45-36/37/39 |
| RIDADR | UN 3448 6.1/PG 2 |
| OEL | Ceiling: 0.05 ppm (0.4 mg/m3) [skin] |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | OO3675000 |
| TSCA | TSCA listed |
| HazardClass | 6.1(a) |
| PackingGroup | I |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 2698-41-1(Hazardous Substances Data) |
| Toxicity | LD50 in rats (mg/kg): 28 i.v., 48 i.p.; LC50 in rats: 88,480 mg/min/m3 (Ballantyne, Swanston) |
| IDLA | 2 mg/m3 |
| REACH Registrations | Active |
o-Chlorobenzylidene malononitrile price
| Manufacturer | Product number | Product description | CAS number | Packaging | Price | Updated | Buy |
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| AK Scientific | B284 | 2-Chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile 98% | 2698-41-1 | 1g | $69 | 2026-06-04 | Buy |
| AK Scientific | B284 | 2-Chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile 98% | 2698-41-1 | 5g | $207 | 2026-06-04 | Buy |
| AK Scientific | B284 | 2-Chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile 98% | 2698-41-1 | 25g | $621 | 2026-06-04 | Buy |
| SynQuest Laboratories | 3937-5-00 | 2-Chlorobenzalmalononitrile 98% | 2698-41-1 | 10g | $150 | 2026-05-22 | Buy |
| SynQuest Laboratories | 3937-5-00 | 2-Chlorobenzalmalononitrile 98% | 2698-41-1 | 25g | $250 | 2026-05-22 | Buy |
o-Chlorobenzylidene malononitrile Chemical Properties,Uses,Production
Description
CS, also known as o-chlorobenzylidene malononitrile, is a riot control agent (RCA) currently used by U.S. military forces. It was synthesized in 1928 and named 'CS' after its creators, Corson and Stoughton. CS replaced chloroacetophenone (CN) in 1959 as the primary RCA due to its higher safety ratio. It is more potent and safer than CN. CS can be disseminated pyrotechnically or in powder formulations like CS1 and CS2.
Chemical Properties
o-Chlorobenzylidene malonitrile is a combustible, white crystalline solid with a pepper-like odor. It is the defining component of tear gas (CS gas).
Uses
2-Chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile has found extensive application in exploring the effects of irritants on the human body. It is used as a tear gas and riot control agent.
Definition
ChEBI: 2-Chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile is an organochlorine compound.
General Description
White crystalline solid or light beige powder. Odor of pepper.
Air & Water Reactions
The finely powdered nitrile is a significant dust explosion hazard. Slightly soluble in water.
Reactivity Profile
[(2-Chlorophenyl)methylene]malononitrile may react with strong oxidizers.
Hazard
Toxic by inhalation and skin contact. Strong irritant to eyes and mucous membranes.
Health Hazard
o-Chlorobenzylidene malononitrile
(CS) aerosol is a potent lacrimator and
upper respiratory irritant.
Characteristic effects of CS exposure are
instantaneous conjunctivitis, blepharospasm,
burning, and pain.1 Prolonged exposure to high
concentrations in enclosed spaces may cause
pulmonary edema and severe bronchospasm.
Fire Hazard
Flash point data for [(2-Chlorophenyl)methylene]malononitrile are not available, but [(2-Chlorophenyl)methylene]malononitrile is probably combustible.
Safety Profile
Poison by ingestion, intraperitoneal, and intravenous routes. Moderately toxic by inhalation. Human systemic effects by inhalation: conjunctiva irritation, cough, and unspecified respiratory system effects. A human skin and eye irritant. Human exposure data suggest relatively low systemic toxicity, but intense irritation of eyes, skin, and mucous membranes. Mutation data reported. A tear gas used for riot control. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of Cl-, NOx, and CN-. See also NITRILES.
Synthesis
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Example 1: 5000 mL of water was added to a three-necked round-bottomed flask fitted with a thermometer, constant pressure dropping funnel and magnetic stirrer. To this was added 660.6 g (10 mol) of malononitrile followed by 10 mL (0.1 mol) of piperidine under constant stirring. 2108 g (15 mol) of 2-chlorobenzaldehyde was slowly added dropwise through a constant pressure dropping funnel while maintaining the temperature of the reaction mixture at 50 °C. Upon completion of the reaction, the white crystalline solid 2-chlorobenzylidene malononitrile (CS) was obtained by filtration and dried under vacuum at 25 mmHg. The filtered mother liquor was recycled ten times as described above to prepare CS. After ten cycles, the mother liquor was transferred to a three-necked round-bottomed flask, 250 g of sodium hydroxide was added, and refluxed for 4 hours. After cooling to 25 °C, the effluent was analyzed and discharged to the municipal drainage system. The yield and purity of the resulting CS was >99.5% and the melting point was 92-94 °C (literature value: 94 °C).
Potential Exposure
CS tear gas is used as a riot control agent and is also used as an agent in CS1, CS2, and CSX riot control, and tear gases.
First aid
If this chemical gets into the eyes, remove anycontact lenses at once and irrigate immediately for at least15 minutes, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids. Seekmedical attention immediately. If this chemical contacts theskin, remove contaminated clothing and wash immediatelywith soap and water. Seek medical attention immediately. Ifthis chemical has been inhaled, remove from exposure,begin rescue breathing (using universal precautions, including resuscitation mask) if breathing has stopped and CPR ifheart action has stopped. Transfer promptly to a medicalfacility. When this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention. Give large quantities of water and inducevomiting. Do not make an unconscious person vomit.
Carcinogenicity
o-Chlorobenzylidene malononitrile did not cause a mutagenic response when tested in a variety of assays that examined point mutations, germinal gene mutations, chromosomal breaks, and mitotic chromosome misdistribution. 5 Although limited, a study of the repeated inhalation toxicity of CS in mice, rats, and guinea pigs did not find a relationship between tumors in a particular site and total dose of CS.6 F344N rats exposed at 0.075, 0.25, or 0.75mg/ m3 and B6C3F1 mice exposed at 0.75 or 1.5mg/m3 6 hours/day, 5 days/week for 2 years had no compound-related incidences of neoplasm. 7 Nonneoplastic lesions occurred primarily in the nasal passages and included hyperplasia and squamous metaplasia of the respiratory epithelium.
Environmental Fate
Chemical/Physical. Hydrolyzes in water forming 2-chlorobenzaldehyde and malononitrile (quoted, Verschueren, 1983).
storage
Color Code—Blue: Health Hazard/Poison: Storein a secure poison location. Prior to working with thischemical you should be trained on its proper handling andstorage. Store in tightly closed containers in a refrigeratoror cool, well-ventilated area. Use only nonsparking toolsand equipment, especially when opening and closing containers of this chemical. Sources of ignition, such as smoking and open flames, are prohibited where this chemical isused, handled, or stored in a manner that could create apotential fire or explosion hazard.
Shipping
UN2810 Toxic liquids, organic, n.o.s., Hazard Class: 6.1; Labels: 6.1-Poisonous materials, Technical Name Required. Military driver shall be given full and complete information regarding shipment and conditions in case of emergency. AR 50-6 deals specifically with the shipment of chemical agents. Shipments of agent will be escorted in accordance with AR 740-32.
Toxicity evaluation
Tests conducted at Eglin Air Force Base near Ft. Walton Beach,
Florida, concluded that CS in soil has a ‘conservative’ half-life
of 3.9 days. Degradation of CS increases with soil and air
moisture, and with light exposure as it undergoes a slow
hydrolysis process. Olajos (2004) concluded that CS degrades
to o-chlorobenzaldehyde and malononitrile, the former of
which is ultimately converted to catechol under aerobic
conditions. Nitriles such as the malononitrile degradation
product of CS have a short half-life in soil and can be converted
readily to organic acids. Anaerobically, microalgae have
been reported to transform CS breakdown products into
benzoate. The U.S. Army Edgewood Research Development
and Engineering Center (USAERDEC) reports a solubility of
200 mg l-1.
CS concentrations attenuate in the atmosphere through three
processes: reaction with hydroxyl radicals, hydrolysis reactions
with atmospheric humidity, and deposition of particulate CS. It
should be noted that vapor pressure increases with temperature,
as should be expected. At 20°C, CS vapor pressure is
3.5×10-5 mmHg, and at 60°C, it is 5–7 mmHg.
Incompatibilities
Contact with strong oxidizers may cause fire and explosion. May be explosive if dust mixes with air.
References
[1] Catalysis Communications, 2011, vol. 12, # 13, p. 1231 - 1237
[2] Patent: WO2005/108350, 2005, A1. Location in patent: Example 1; II; III
[3] Applied Catalysis A: General, 2013, vol. 467, p. 33 - 37
[4] Organic Process Research and Development, 2005, vol. 9, # 2, p. 133 - 136
[5] RSC Advances, 2013, vol. 3, # 45, p. 23075 - 23079
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