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Acrylonitrile, 99+%, stab. with ca 40ppm 4-methoxyphenol, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Acrylonitrile acts as a monomer used in the production of polyacrlonitrile plastics, adhesives and synthetic rubber. It is also used for the synthesis of copolymers such as styrene-acrylonitrile, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, acrylonitrile styrene acrylate. It is involved in the preparation of adiponitrile by dimerization, which finds application in polyamide synthesis. It acts as a precursor to acrylamide and acrylic acid. It is used as dienophile in Diels-Alder reactions. It acts as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of antioxidants, active pharmaceutical ingredients, dyes, and surface-active agents. Further, it is utilized for the preparation of acrylic fibers, resins and nitrile rubbers. In addition to this, it serves as a fumigant for food commodities, flour milling, and bakery food processing equipment.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Acrylonitrile acts as a monomer used in the production of polyacrlonitrile plastics, adhesives and synthetic rubber. It is also used for the synthesis of copolymers such as styrene-acrylonitrile, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, acrylonitrile styrene acrylate. It is involved in the preparation of adiponitrile by dimerization, which finds application in polyamide synthesis. It acts as a precursor to acrylamide and acrylic acid. It is used as dienophile in Diels-Alder reactions. It acts as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of antioxidants, active pharmaceutical ingredients, dyes, and surface-active agents. Further, it is utilized for the preparation of acrylic fibers, resins and nitrile rubbers. In addition to this, it serves as a fumigant for food commodities, flour milling, and bakery food processing equipment.
Solubility
Miscible with isopropanol, ethanol, ether, acetone, water, carbon tetrachloride, ethyl acetate, toluene and benzene.
Notes
Light sensitive. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, acids, alkalis, metals, bromine, peroxides and copper.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | °C to 84°C |
| Density | 0.806 |
| Boiling Point | 77°C to 78°C |
| Flash Point | 0°C (32°F) |
| Assay Percent Range | 99+% |
| Linear Formula | CH2=CHCN |
| Refractive Index | 1.391 |
| Quantity | 500 mL |
| UN Number | UN1093 |
| Beilstein | 605310 |
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Safety and Handling
- Acrylonitrile
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2
- Carcinogenicity Category 1B
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Flammable liquid Category 2
- Reproductive toxicity Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- H301-Toxic if swallowed.
- H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H331-Toxic if inhaled.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- H350-May cause cancer.
- H361-Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
- H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Acrylonitrile
RUO – Research Use Only