| Identification | |
| Name: | Propanenitrile,3-hydroxy- |
| Synonyms: | Hydracrylonitrile(8CI);1-Cyano-2-hydroxyethane;2-Cyanoethanol;2-Cyanoethyl alcohol;2-Hydroxycyanoethane;2-Hydroxyethyl cyanide;3-Hydroxypropanenitrile;Ethylene cyanhydrine;Ethylene cyanohydrin;Glycolcyanohydrin;NSC 2598;b-Cyanoethanol;b-Hydroxyethyl cyanide;b-Hydroxypropionitrile; |
| CAS: | 109-78-4 |
| EINECS: | 203-704-8 |
| Molecular Formula: | C3H5NO |
| Molecular Weight: | 71.08 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C3H5NO/c4-2-1-3-5/h5H,1,3H2 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | 2810 |
| Density: | 1.04 |
| Stability: | Stable. Flammable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Reacts with water or steam to release toxic vapours. Reacts violently with acids, amines, inorganic bases. Corrodes mild steel. |
| Refractive index: | 1.4246-1.4266 |
| Solubility: | >=10 g/100 mL at 20 oC |
| Appearance: | Colourless or straw-coloured liquid |
| Packinggroup: | Z01 |
| HS Code: | 29269095 |
| Storage Temperature: | Store at RT. |
| Color: | WATER-WHITE LIQUID Straw-colored liquid |
| Usage: | Solvent for certain cellulose esters and inorganic salts, organic intermediate for acrylates. |
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