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8.00092

Sigma-Aldrich

Adiponitrile

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

Adiponitrile, Hexanedinitrile

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Linear Formula:
NC(CH2)4CN
CAS Number:
111-69-3
Molecular Weight:
108.14
MDL number:
MFCD00001975
UNSPSC Code:
12352117
EC Index Number:
203-896-3
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor pressure

0.003 hPa ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

200

Assay

≥98.0% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

460 °C

potency

138 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
2134 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)

expl. lim.

7-14 % (v/v)

mp

2 °C

transition temp

flash point 93 °C (decomposition)

solubility

50 g/L

density

0.96 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C6H8N2/c7-5-3-1-2-4-6-8/h1-4H2

InChI key

BTGRAWJCKBQKAO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 98.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.962 - 0.964
Identity (IR): passes test
Due to its specific melting range the product may be solid, liquid, a solidified melt or a supercooled melt.

Pictograms

Skull and crossbones
GHS06

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H301 - H332

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

325.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

163 °C - closed cup

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PDSCL

Deleterious substance

FSL

Flammable liquids
Type 3 petroleums
Hazardous rank III
Water insoluble liquid

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