Name | aminoacetonitrile free base |
Synonyms | Glycinonitrile Cyanomethylamine Aminoacetonitrile amino-acetonitril AMINOACETONITRILE 2-Aminoacetonitrile Acetonitrile, amino- Peristaltic Stimulant alpha-Aminoacetonitrile aminoacetonitrilefreebase aminoacetonitrile free base |
CAS | 540-61-4 |
EINECS | 208-751-8 |
InChI | InChI=1/C2H4N2/c3-1-2-4/h1,3H2 |
Molecular Formula | C2H4N2 |
Molar Mass | 56.07 |
Density | 0.7789 (rough estimate) |
Melting Point | 101 °C |
Boling Point | bp15 58° (partial decompn) |
Flash Point | 53.1°C |
Vapor Presure | 1.99mmHg at 25°C |
pKa | 5.34(at 25℃) |
Storage Condition | -20°C |
Refractive Index | 1.4180 (estimate) |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Oily liquid, boiling point 58 ℃/2kPa (partial decomposition). |
Hazard Symbols | Xn - Harmful |
Risk Codes | R20/21/22 - Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R40 - Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect |
Safety Description | S23 - Do not breathe vapour. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. |
UN IDs | NA 1993 / PGIII |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | AL7750000 |
NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
Use | An intermediate of timolol. |
Production method | It is prepared by reacting methylene aminoacetonitrile with hydrochloric acid or sulfuric acid. |