1. Physiacal Characteristics

It is a clear colorless liquid with almond-like odor. It belongs to the toxic, organic nitriles.

Foemula:C₇H₅N                              Molecular weight:103.12 

Density: 1.008 g/ml                        Boiling point: 190.7°C
Freezing point: -12.75°C              Refractive index: 1.5289
Viscosity(0°C): 0.00194                Flash point (open cup): 79°C

Evaporation heat: 874.7 kcal/kg