3-aminopropionitrile

Name:
3-aminopropionitrile
Detailed information:

M Formula:	H2NCH2CH2CN
Properties:
Colorless liquid. Bp 185C, refr index 1.44. May polymerize if stored in presence of air.
Derivation:
Reaction of acrylonitrile with ammonia.
Use:
Production of β-alanine and pantothenic acid.