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2-Chloropropionitrile

2-Chloropropionitrile chemical structure
CAS Number1617-17-0
FormulaCH3CH(Cl)CN
Mol. Weight89.52 g/mol

What is 2-Chloropropionitrile?

2-Chloropropionitrile is a chemical compound with CAS number 1617-17-0 and molecular formula CH3CH(Cl)CN. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

2-Chloropropionitrile was used as initiator during the single-pot atom-transfer radical polymerization under microwave irradiation for the synthesis of polyacrylonitrile1. It was used in the synthesis of:
• nitrile functionalized methimazole-based ionic liquids2
• (+)- and (-)-anatoxin3

Specifications

Linear Formula

CH3CH(Cl)CN

Molecular Weight

89.52 g/mol

Assay/Purity

95%

Boiling Point

120-122 °C(lit.)

Density

1.012 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Safety Information

GHS02GHS02
GHS06GHS06
Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H226-H301-H311-H315-H319-H331-H335

Precautionary Statements

P261-P280-P301 + P310-P305 + P351 + P338-P311

Required PPE

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

EC Number

216-570-0

WGK Germany

3

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