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Acrylonitrile

IUPAC: prop-2-enenitrile

C3H3N Organic Compounds CAS 107-13-1
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Formula / NotationC3H3N
CAS Number107-13-1
Molecular Weight53.06
Melting Point-116 °F (EPA, 1998)
Boiling Point171 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998)
Density0.8004 at 77 °F (EPA, 1998) - Less dense than water; will float
Solubility10 to 50 mg/mL at 70.9 °F (NTP, 1992)
AppearanceAcrylonitrile, stabilized appears as a clear colorless liquid with a strong pungent odor. Flash point 32 °F. Prolonged exposure to the vapors or skin contact harmful. Density 6.7 lb / gal. Vapors ...
Also Known Asprop-2-enenitrile; 2-Propenenitrile; 107-13-1; Prop-2-enenitrile; Vinyl cyanide; Propenenitrile; Cyanoethylene; Fumigrain; Ventox; Carbacryl
CategoryOrganic Compounds

What is Acrylonitrile?

Acrylonitrile can cause cancer according to state or federal government labeling requirements.

Formula & Notation

C3H3N

IUPAC Name: prop-2-enenitrile

Other Names / Synonyms: prop-2-enenitrile; 2-Propenenitrile; 107-13-1; Prop-2-enenitrile; Vinyl cyanide; Propenenitrile; Cyanoethylene; Fumigrain; Ventox; Carbacryl

Properties & Characteristics

Appearance: Acrylonitrile, stabilized appears as a clear colorless liquid with a strong pungent odor. Flash point 32 °F. Prolonged exposure to the vapors or skin contact harmful. Density 6.7 lb / gal. Vapors .... Molecular formula: C3H3N. Molecular weight: 53.06 g/mol. Boiling point: 171 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998). Melting point: -116 °F (EPA, 1998). Density: 0.8004 at 77 °F (EPA, 1998) - Less dense than water; will float. Solubility: 10 to 50 mg/mL at 70.9 °F (NTP, 1992). Vapor pressure: 100 mmHg at 73.4 °F (EPA, 1998). LogP: 0.2.

Physical Data

PropertyValue
Melting Point-116 °F (EPA, 1998)
Boiling Point171 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998)
Density0.8004 at 77 °F (EPA, 1998) - Less dense than water; will float
Molecular Weight53.06
Solubility10 to 50 mg/mL at 70.9 °F (NTP, 1992)
AppearanceAcrylonitrile, stabilized appears as a clear colorless liquid with a strong pungent odor. Flash point 32 °F. Prolonged exposure to the vapors or skin contact harmful. Density 6.7 lb / gal. Vapors ...

Uses & Applications

Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.

Safety Information

Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.

Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.

Key Facts

Term Acrylonitrile
Formula C3H3N
CAS Number 107-13-1
Molecular Weight 53.06
Category Organic Compounds
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Synonyms prop-2-enenitrile; 2-Propenenitrile; 107-13-1; Prop-2-enenitrile; Vinyl cyanide; Propenenitrile; Cyanoethylene; Fumigrain; Ventox; Carbacryl

Frequently Asked Questions

Acrylonitrile can cause cancer according to state or federal government labeling requirements.

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