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Malononitrile
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Malononitrile is a colorless crystalline solid used in organic synthesis, particularly in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers. It is a versatile building block in heterocyclic chemistry and acts as a key intermediate in the synthesis of various nitrogen-containing compounds. CAS: 109-77-3, Molecular Formula: CH₂(CN)₂, Molecular Weight: 66.06 g/mol, Storage: 2 to 8 °C, Signal Word: Danger. Molekula supplies Malononitrile from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colourless or yellowish crystalline solid |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤0.05% |
| Content | ≥99.% |
| Acid (HCI) | ≤0.3% |
| Crystallisation point | 31 - 32°C |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | 2 to 8 °C |
| Flash Point | 86 °C |
| Transport Class | 6.1 |
| Packing Group | II |
| Acidity | Acid |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colorless solid |
| Melting Point | 30-34 °C |
| Boiling Point | 218-220 °C |
| Water Solubility | 133 g/L at 25 °C |
| Solubility (other solvents) | Soluble in acetone and benzene |
| Vapour Pressure | 27 Pa at 25 °C |
| Refractive Index | 1.4146 |
| pKa | pKa = 11.40 |
| log P (octanol/water) | -0.60 |
Source: PubChem CID 8010 (HSDB, ICSC)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 89966990 |
| CAS Number | 109-77-3 |
| IUPAC Name | propanedinitrile |
| EC Number | 203-703-2 |
| Molecular Formula | CH2(CN)2 |
| Molecular Weight | 66.06 |
| Exact Mass | 66.0218 |
| SMILES | C(C#N)C#N |
| InChIKey | CUONGYYJJVDODC-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C3H2N2/c4-2-1-3-5/h1H2 |
| PubChem CID | 8010 |
| UN Number | UN2647 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 29269070 |
| Tariff Code | 2926907090 |
Safety & GHS
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Toxic
GHS06
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Hazardous to the Environment
GHS09
Hazard statements
- H300 Fatal if swallowed
- H311 + H331 Toxic in contact with skin or if inhaled
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
- H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P273 Avoid release to the environment
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
- P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
- P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- Cyanoacetonitrile
- Dicyanmethane
- Dicyanomethane
- Malonic acid dinitrile
- Malonic dinitrile
- Malonodinitrile
- Methane, dicyano-
- Methylene cyanide
- Methylenedinitrile
- Propanedinitrile
Frequently asked questions
What is Malononitrile used for?
Malononitrile is primarily used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and organic dyes.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Malononitrile?
The formula is CH2(CN)2 and the molecular weight is 66.06 g/mol.
How should Malononitrile be stored?
It should be stored at temperatures between 2 to 8 °C, protected from light and moisture.
What grade of Malononitrile does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies Malononitrile in technical grade; custom grades available upon request.
Can Molekula supply Malononitrile in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply Malononitrile in bulk quantities; please contact sales for details.
What documentation comes with a Malononitrile order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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