2-Propenenitrile Property

Melting point:

-83°C

Boiling point:

77.3°C

Density 

0.806

vapor pressure 

11.1 kPa

refractive index 

1.390-1.392

Flash point:

5 °C

form 

Liquid

color 

Clear Colorless

Odor

Mild Peach kernels 21.4 ppm

Odor Threshold

21.4 ppm

explosive limit

3-17%

Water Solubility 

slightly soluble

Safety

RIDADR 

1093

Autoignition Temperature

481°C

HazardClass 

3

PackingGroup 

I

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

H315Causes skin irritation

H317May cause an allergic skin reaction

H318Causes serious eye damage

H335May cause respiratory irritation

H350May cause cancer

H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

P273Avoid release to the environment.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P301+P310IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P303+P361+P353IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

2-Propenenitrile Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Definition

ChEBI: Acrylonitrile is a nitrile that is hydrogen cyanide in which the hydrogen has been replaced by an ethenyl group. It has a role as a carcinogenic agent, an antifungal agent, a fungal metabolite, a polar aprotic solvent and a mutagen. It is an aliphatic nitrile and a volatile organic compound.