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Propionitrile

Propionitrile chemical structure
CAS Number107-12-0
FormulaCH3CH2CN
Mol. Weight55.08 g/mol

What is Propionitrile?

Propionitrile is a chemical compound with CAS number 107-12-0 and molecular formula CH3CH2CN. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

Propionitrile was used in mesoporous graphitic C3N4 catalyzed cyclotrimerisation of various nitriles into triazine derivatives1. It was used in Raman spectroscopic study of complex formation between o-cresol and propionitrile2.

Specifications

Linear Formula

CH3CH2CN

Molecular Weight

55.08 g/mol

Assay/Purity

99%

Boiling Point

97 °C(lit.)

Density

0.772 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Solubility

water: soluble11.9g/100g at 40 °C
water: soluble29g/100g at 100 °C
DMF: miscible
alcohol: miscible
diethyl ether: miscible

Safety Information

GHS02GHS02
GHS06GHS06
Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H225-H300 + H310-H319-H332

Precautionary Statements

P210-P264-P280-P301 + P310-P302 + P350-P305 + P351 + P338

Required PPE

Eyeshields, Faceshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US), type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

Melting Point

−93 °C(lit.)

EC Number

203-464-4

WGK Germany

3

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