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3-(Dimethylamino)propionitrile

3-(Dimethylamino)propionitrile chemical structure
CAS Number1738-25-6
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight98.15 g/mol

What is 3-(Dimethylamino)propionitrile?

3-(Dimethylamino)propionitrile is a chemical compound with CAS number 1738-25-6. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

Catalyst similar to TEMED used to form oxygen free radicals from ammonium persulfate. Free radicals cause acrylamide and bis-acrylamide to polymerize.

Specifications

Linear Formula

(CH3)2NCH2CH2CN

Molecular Weight

98.15 g/mol

Grade

for electrophoresis

Assay/Purity

≥99.5% (GC)

Impurities

≤0.2% water

Boiling Point

171 °C/750 mmHg(lit.)

Density

0.87 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Safety Information

GHS07GHS07
Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302 + H312-H319

Precautionary Statements

P280-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

−43 °C(lit.)

Anion Traces

chloride (Cl-): ≤50 mg/kg
sulfate (SO42-): ≤50 mg/kg

Cation Traces

Ca: ≤10 mg/kg
Cd: ≤5 mg/kg
Co: ≤5 mg/kg
Cr: ≤5 mg/kg
Cu: ≤5 mg/kg
Fe: ≤5 mg/kg
K: ≤50 mg/kg
Mg: ≤5 mg/kg
Mn: ≤5 mg/kg
Na: ≤50 mg/kg
Ni: ≤5 mg/kg
Pb: ≤5 mg/kg
Zn: ≤5 mg/kg

EC Number

217-090-4

WGK Germany

3

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