| Formula / Notation | C6H8N2 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 111-69-3 |
| Molecular Weight | 108.14 |
| Melting Point | 36.1 °F (EPA, 1998) |
| Boiling Point | 563 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998) |
| Density | 0.965 at 68 °F (EPA, 1998) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Solubility | 50 to 100 mg/mL at 73 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Adiponitrile appears as a colorless to light yellow liquid which is fairly soluble and is less dense than water. Contact may irritate skin, eyes and mucous membranes. May be toxic by ingestion, inh... |
| Also Known As | hexanedinitrile; Hexanedinitrile; 1,4-Dicyanobutane; 111-69-3; Adipodinitrile; Adipyldinitrile; Adipic acid dinitrile; Nitrile adipico; Tetramethylene dicyanide; Tetramethylene cyanide |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is Adiponitrile?
Adiponitrile (C6H8N2) is an organic compound that appears as Adiponitrile appears as a colorless to light yellow liquid which is fairly soluble and is less dense than water. Contact may irritate skin, eyes and mucous membranes. May be toxic by ingestion, inh.... It has a molecular weight of 108.14 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is hexanedinitrile. Boiling point: 563 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998). Melting point: 36.1 °F (EPA, 1998).
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: hexanedinitrile
Other Names / Synonyms: hexanedinitrile; Hexanedinitrile; 1,4-Dicyanobutane; 111-69-3; Adipodinitrile; Adipyldinitrile; Adipic acid dinitrile; Nitrile adipico; Tetramethylene dicyanide; Tetramethylene cyanide
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 36.1 °F (EPA, 1998) |
| Boiling Point | 563 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998) |
| Density | 0.965 at 68 °F (EPA, 1998) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Molecular Weight | 108.14 |
| Solubility | 50 to 100 mg/mL at 73 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Adiponitrile appears as a colorless to light yellow liquid which is fairly soluble and is less dense than water. Contact may irritate skin, eyes and mucous membranes. May be toxic by ingestion, inh... |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Adiponitrile (C6H8N2) is an organic compound that appears as Adiponitrile appears as a colorless to light yellow liquid which is fairly soluble and is less dense than water. Contact may irritate skin, eyes and mucous membranes. May be toxic by ingestion, inh.... It has a molecular weight of 108.14 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is hexanedinitrile. Boiling point: 563 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998). Melting point: 36.1 °F (EPA, 1998).
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
The formula or notation for Adiponitrile is: C6H8N2