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Fluoroacetonitrile

Fluoroacetonitrile chemical structure
CAS Number503-20-8
FormulaFCH2CN
Mol. Weight59.04 g/mol

What is Fluoroacetonitrile?

Fluoroacetonitrile is a chemical compound with CAS number 503-20-8 and molecular formula FCH2CN. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

Fluoroacetonitrile has been used in preparation of:
• 2-fluoromethyl-4,4,6-trimethyl-1,3-oxazine1
• α-fluorinated acetophenone2
• 2-amino-2-fluoromethyl-3-pentenenitrile, a key intermediate in the synthesis of 2,5-diamino-2-fluoromethyl-3(E)-pentenoic acid3

Specifications

Linear Formula

FCH2CN

Molecular Weight

59.04 g/mol

Assay/Purity

98%

Boiling Point

79-80 °C(lit.)

Density

1.061 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Safety Information

GHS02GHS02
GHS06GHS06
Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H225-H301-H311-H315-H319-H331-H335

Precautionary Statements

P210-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

WGK Germany

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