Succinonitrile
Pharmaceutical Materials 2025-03-02
CAS Number: 110-61-2
Molecular Formula: C4H4N2
Molecular Weight: 80.09
Appearance: White to light brown crystalline solid
Melting Point: 57°C
Boiling Point: 265-267°C
Usage: Pharmaceutical intermediates and chemical research
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Basic Information | |
| Name | Succinonitrile |
| CAS Number | 110-61-2 |
| Synonyms | SUCCINODINITRILE; SYM-DICYANOETHANE; 1.2-dicyano-ethan; 1.4-Butanedinitrile; Deprelin; Dician; Dinile |
| Molecular Formula | C4H4N2 |
| Molecular Weight | 80.09 g/mol |
| EINECS Number | 203-783-9 |
| Physical Properties | |
| Appearance | Colorless to light brown crystalline or colorless waxy solid |
| Melting Point | 50-56°C (lit.) |
| Boiling Point | 265-268.5°C (at 760 mmHg) |
| Density | 0.985 g/mL at 25°C |
| Vapor Pressure | 10.382 kPa at 25.14°C; 0.27 kPa (100°C) |
| Refractive Index | nD60 (liq) 1.41734 |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in water, methanol, ethanol, benzene, ether, and carbon disulfide; soluble in acetone, chloroform, and dioxane |
| Chemical Properties | |
| Chemical Class | Organic compound; Dinitrile |
| Production Method | Obtained by the addition of hydrogen cyanide to acrylonitrile. |
| Reactivity | Stable; incompatible with strong oxidants, strong reducing agents, strong acids, and strong bases. |
| Uses | Used as a solvent for extracting aromatic hydrocarbons from petroleum fractions and as a polishing agent for nickel plating. It is also used in organic synthesis, as a raw material for quinacridone pigments (widely used in automotive and galvanized iron coatings, color printing pigments, and plastic coloring), and in the production of nylon-4 and pharmaceutical intermediates. |
| Safety Information | |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | R22; R36/37/38; R36/38; R20/21/22 |
| Safety Statements | S26; S36/37; S45; S36/37/39; S22 |
| Storage Conditions | Store in a cool, ventilated warehouse. Keep away from fire, heat, oxidants, reductants, acids, and edible chemicals. Ensure the packaging is sealed. Equip with corresponding fire-fighting equipment. Have suitable materials available to contain any leaks. |
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