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Acrylonitrile

(stabilised with hydroquinone monomethyl ether) for synthesis

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Synonym(s):
Acrylonitrile, Acrylic acid nitrile, Vinyl cyanide
Linear Formula:
CH2=CHCN
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
53.06
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352117
EC Index Number:
203-466-5
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor pressure

124 hPa ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

assay

≥99% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

480 °C

potency

78 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)

expl. lim.

2.8-28 % (v/v)

pH

6.0-7.5 (20 °C, 50 g/L in H2O)

bp

77.3 °C/1013 hPa

mp

-83.55 °C

transition temp

flash point -4.4 °C

density

0.81 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-8°C

InChI

1S/C3H3N/c1-2-3-4/h2H,1H2

InChI key

NLHHRLWOUZZQLW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

  • Designing amphipathic surfaces: The use of interfacial energy in photopolymerization processes for creating amphipathic surfaces, enhancing applications in coatings and biomedical devices using acrylonitrile polymers (Curley et al., 2024).
  • Dental model printing technology: Atwal and Bhatnagar assessed the flexural strength of dental models fabricated using various 3D printing technologies, including those utilizing acrylonitrile-based resins, highlighting differences in mechanical properties (Atwal and Bhatnagar, 2024).
  • Rubber composite enhancements: Kruželák et al. examined the electrical conductivity, EMI absorption, and mechanical properties of rubber composites, incorporating acrylonitrile to improve performance in industrial applications (Kruželák et al., 2024).
  • Biopolymer blend characterization: Akbarian-Saravi et al. characterized the mechanical and biodegradation properties of NBR/biopolymer blends, with acrylonitrile enhancing the blend′s performance in various industrial and environmental applications (Akbarian-Saravi et al., 2024).
  • Electrode/electrolyte interface regulation: Chen et al. discussed constructing polymer molecules to regulate the electrode/electrolyte interface in lithium-metal batteries, utilizing acrylonitrile derivatives to enhance battery performance (Chen et al., 2024).

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 99 %
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.805 - 0.807
Water (K. F.): ≤ 1.0 %
Identity (IR): passes test

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2 - Carc. 1B - Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1B - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

wgk_germany

WGK 3

flash_point_f

23.0 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

-5 °C - closed cup


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