Acrylonitrile
| CAS No.: |
107-13-1 |
| Molecular Weight: |
53.06 g/mol |
| Chemical Formula |
C3H3N |
Acrylonitrile is an organic compound with the structure H2C=CH−C≡N. It is a colorless, volatile liquid. It has several types of industrial uses.
General Properties and Specifications of Acrylonitrile or Acrylic Acid Nitrile or Vinyl Cyanide:
Appearance: Clear colourless liquid.
Odor: Pungent odor like garlic or onion.
Assay (GC): 99% minimum.
pH: 6.0 - 7.5 for 50 g/l in water @ 20C.
Relative Density: 0.805-0.806 @ 20C.
Refractive Index: 1.391-1.392 @ 20C.
Melting Point: -83C.
Boiling Range: 75C to 77C.
Flash Point: -5C.
Auto-ignition Temperature: 480C.
Water (KF): 0.5% maximum.
Solubility: Soluble in water.
Stabilizer: MEHQ 40 ppm.
