3-Hydroxypropionitrile (CAS 109-78-4) — formula C3H5NO, molecular weight 71.08; category organic chemicals.
| CAS Number | 109-78-4 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C3H5NO |
| Molecular Weight | 71.08 |
| Melting Point | -51 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 221 °C |
| LogP | -0.9 |
| Applications | Uses: Used as a solvent for cellulose acetate and ethylcellulose, in organic synthesis, and to stimulate sprouting in potatoes, [Hawley], Solvent for certain cellulose esters and inorganic salts, organic intermediate for acrylates., Synthesis of acrylonitrile, Methods of Manufacturing:, It is, prepared by interaction of ethylene chlorohydrin and alkali cyanide., Obtained by reacting ethylene oxide with hydrogen cyanide or from hydratin of acrylonitrile., General Manufacturing Information: Propanenitrile, 3-hydroxy-: ACTIVE, It was used as feedstock in the production of acrylic acid and acrylates. |
| Category | Organic Chemicals |
Documented applications: Uses: Used as a solvent for cellulose acetate and ethylcellulose, in organic synthesis, and to stimulate sprouting in potatoes, [Hawley], Solvent for certain cellulose esters and inorganic salts, organic intermediate for acrylates., Synthesis of acrylonitrile, Methods of Manufacturing:, It is, prepared by interaction of ethylene chlorohydrin and alkali cyanide., Obtained by reacting ethylene oxide with hydrogen cyanide or from hydratin of acrylonitrile., General Manufacturing Information: Propanenitrile, 3-hydroxy-: ACTIVE, It was used as feedstock in the production of acrylic acid and acrylates..
3-Hydroxypropionitrile is a carbon-based organic compound with CAS registry number 109-78-4 and molecular formula C3H5NO (molecular weight 71.08), belonging to the organic chemicals segment of chemical raw materials.
CAS number: 109-78-4
Its molecular formula C3H5NO comprises 3 C, 5 H, 1 N, 1 O atoms.
Also known as: 3-Hydroxypropionitrile · 3-羟基丙腈
Category: organic chemicals
The CAS registry number of 3-Hydroxypropionitrile is 109-78-4.
Molecular formula C3H5NO, molecular weight 71.08.
It is also registered under: 3-Hydroxypropionitrile, 3-羟基丙腈.
Recorded applications: Uses: Used as a solvent for cellulose acetate and ethylcellulose, in organic synthesis, and to stimulate sprouting in potatoes, [Hawley], Solvent for certain cellulose esters and inorganic salts, organic intermediate for acrylates., Synthesis of acrylonitrile, Methods of Manufacturing:, It is, prepared by interaction of ethylene chlorohydrin and alkali cyanide., Obtained by reacting ethylene oxide with hydrogen cyanide or from hydratin of acrylonitrile., General Manufacturing Information: Propanenitrile, 3-hydroxy-: ACTIVE, It was used as feedstock in the production of acrylic acid and acrylates..
Category: Organic Chemicals.
Independent reference data for 3-Hydroxypropionitrile (CAS 109-78-4), compiled from public chemistry databases.
| CAS Registry Number | 109-78-4 |
|---|---|
| PubChem CID | 8011 |
| Molecular formula | C3H5NO |
| IUPAC name | 3-hydroxypropanenitrile |
| UNII (FDA) | 7V8108WN46 |
| Molecular Weight | 71.08 |
|---|---|
| XLogP3 | -0.9 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 2 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 1 |
| Exact Mass | 71.037113783 |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 71.037113783 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 44 |
| Heavy Atom Count | 5 |
| Boiling Point | 221 °C |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | -51 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Melting Point | -46 °C |
| Flash Point | 265 °F (129 °C) (Open cup) |
| Flash Point | 129 °C o.c. |
| Solubility | In water, 1X10+6 mg/l @ 20 °C |
| Density | 1.0404 @ 25 °C |
| Vapor Density | 2.45 (AIR= 1) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.08 [mmHg] |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.08 MM HG @ 25 °C |
Hydracrylonitrile; RefChem:139128; 3-Hydroxypropionitrile; 109-78-4; 3-Hydroxypropanenitrile; ETHYLENE CYANOHYDRIN; 2-Cyanoethanol; Propanenitrile, 3-hydroxy-; Glycol cyanohydrin; 2-Cyanoethyl alcohol; beta-Hpn; beta-Cyanoethanol; Methanolacetonitrile; Hydroxypropanenitrile; 2-Hydroxycyanoethane; USAF RH-7
| Regulatory & Food Contact | FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS |
|---|---|
| GHS notification summary | 75.4% (144 / 191) |
| GHS notification summary | 75.4% (144 / 191) |
|---|---|
| Reported hazard statements | H315 (24.6%), H319 (24.6%), H335 (24.1%) |
This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 75.4% (144 of 191) of all reports.
H315 (24.6%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
3-Hydroxypropionitrile · CAS 109-78-4 · C3H5NO. UNII 7V8108WN46. Boiling Point: 221 °C; Melting Point: -51 °F (NTP, 1992); Melting Point: -46 °C.
Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.
Supplier: Jinan Shenghe Chemical Co., Ltd.
中文页面: 3-羟基丙腈