Preferred Label : Acrylonitrile;
NCIt synonyms : Cyanoethylene; Vinylcyanide; 2-Propenenitrile; Vinyl Cyanide;
NCIt definition : A colorless, volatile liquid with a pungent, onion-like odor. Acrylonitrile is widely
used in industry to produce rubber, resins, plastics, elastomers and synthetic fibers
and to manufacture carbon fibers used in aircraft, defense and aerospace industries.
Exposure to acrylonitrile irritates the mucous membranes and causes a headache, nausea,
dizziness, impaired judgment, difficulty breathing, limb weakness, cyanosis, convulsions
and collapse. Acrylonitrile is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen and
may be associated with an increased risk of developing lung and prostate cancer. (NCI05);
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A substance used to make plastics, rubber, and textiles. Exposure to acrylonitrile
may increase the risk of developing certain cancers (such as lung, brain, or prostate
cancer).;
UNII : MP1U0D42PE;
InChIKey : NLHHRLWOUZZQLW-UHFFFAOYSA-N;
CAS number : 107-13-1;
Chemical formula : C3H3N;
NSC code : 6362;
ChEBI ID : CHEBI:28217;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000269435;
Origin ID : C28130;
UMLS CUI : C0001223;
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