| Identification | |
| Name: | Chloroacetonitrile |
| Synonyms: | CHLORACETONITRILE; 2-chloroacetonitrile; alpha-chloroacetonitrile; chlorocyanomethane; chloroethane nitrile; chloromethyl cyanide; monochloroacetonitrile; monochloromethyl cyanide; |
| CAS: | 107-14-2 |
| EINECS: | 203-467-0 |
| Molecular Formula: | C2H2ClN |
| Molecular Weight: | 75.5 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C2H2ClN/c3-1-2-4/h1H2 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | UN 2668 |
| Melting Point: | 38 oC |
| Density: | 1.189 |
| Stability: | Stable, but reacts with water. Combustible. Incompatible with water, moisture, strong oxidizing agents, acids. |
| Refractive index: | 1.42-1.424 |
| Water Solubility: | INSOLUBLE |
| Solubility: | insoluble in water |
| Appearance: | Colorless transparent liquid |
| Specification: |
?Chloroacetonitrile (CAS NO.107-14-2), its Synonyms are 2-Chloroacetonitrile ; Acetonitrile, chloro- ; Chloroethanenitrile ; Chloromethyl cyanide ; Monochloroacetonitrile ; Monochloromethyl cyanide ; alpha-Chloroacetonitrile ; Acetonitrile, 2-chloro- ; Acetonitrile, chloro- . It is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor. |
| Report: |
Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory. Cyanide and its compounds are on the Community Right-To-Know List. |
| Packinggroup: | II |
| HS Code: | 29269095 |
| Storage Temperature: | Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Flammables-area. |
| Color: | Colorless liquid |
| Usage: | Chloroacetonitrile's major uses as are an organic intermediate in the manufacture of the insecticide fenoxycarb and the cardiovascular drug guanethidine. |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
T:Toxic
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