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Propionitrile

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  • Name Propionitrile
  • EINECS203-464-4
  • CAS No. 107-12-0
  • Density0.77
  • PSA23.79000
  • LogP0.91998
  • SolubilityDecomposes AUTOIGNITION
  • Melting Point-93 C
  • FormulaC3H5 N
  • Boiling Point97 - 98 C
  • Molecular Weight55.0794
  • Flash Point6 ºC
  • Transport InformationUN 2404
  • AppearanceClear liquid
  • SafetyPoison by ingestion, skin contact, intravenous, and intraperitoneal routes. Moderately toxic by inhalation. Experimental teratogenic effects. Other experimental reproductive effects. A skin and eye irritant. Dangerous fire hazard when exposed to heat, flame (sparks), oxidizers. Mixture with N-bromosuccinimide may explode when heated. To fight fire, use water spray, foam, mist, CO2, dry chemical. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NOx and CN. Used as a solvent in petroleum refining, and as a raw material for drug manufacture. See also NITRILES.
  • Risk CodesR11;R23/24/25   
  • Molecular Structure
    Molecular Structure of 107-12-0 (Propionitrile)
  • Hazard Symbols
  • Synonyms
  • Article Data294

Propionitrile Chemical Properties

MF: C3H5N
Synonyms: C2H5CN;cyanured’ethyle;ethanecarbonitrile;Ether cyanatus;ethercyanatus;Ethylcyanid;Ethylkyanid;Hydrocyanic ether
MW: 55.08
Chemical Properties: Clear liquid
Product Categories: Organics
mp : -93 °C
bp : 97 °C(lit.)
density : 0.772 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index : n20/D 1.366(lit.)
Fp : 43 °F
storage temp. : Flammables area
Water Solubility : decomposes. 5-10 g/100 mL at 23 oC
FreezingPoint : -93℃
Merck : 14,7827
BRN : 773680

Propionitrile Uses


    Propionitrile is an intermediate for organic syntheses,  as well as for pharmaceuticals.

Propionitrile Safety Profile

Risk Statements : 11-20-25-27-36-23/24/25
Safety Statements : 9-16-28-36/37-45-27
Hazard Codes : F,T+,T
RIDADR : UN 2404 3/PG 2
WGK Germany : 1
RTECS : UF9625000
HazardClass : 3
PackingGroup : II
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