ABSTRACT
Synonyms: ethanedinitrile, oxalonitrile, oxalyl cyanide, dicyan; formula: C2N2; structure: N+C-C+N; MW 52.04; CAS [460-19-5]; used as a fuel gas, fumigant, and propellant; occurs in blast furnace gases; colorless gas; almond-like odor, becoming pungent at high concentration; lique es at −21°C; highly soluble in water, alcohol, and ether; highly toxic and highly ammable.
