Acetone cyanohydrin, 98%

Name: Acetone cyanohydrin, 98%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-009687

About Acetone cyanohydrin, 98%

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Acetone cyanohydrin (Synthesis grade), a nitrile building block registered under CAS number 75-86-5 at a purity of 98%. Its molecular formula is C4H7NO and its molecular weight is 85.1 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 2-hydroxy-2-methylpropanenitrile. It is also known as a-Hydroxyisobutyronitrile or 2-Hydroxyisobutyronitrile.

The material typically appears as a colourless to yellow to orange liquid. Literature values give a melting point of -19 °C and a density of 0.932 g/mL at 25 °C. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place, away from sources of ignition, with the container tightly sealed. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Key uses span polymer and resin production and organic synthesis. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing, academic and industrial research and polymers and plastics.

We offer Acetone cyanohydrin in 100 g, 500 g and 185 kg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Polymer & resin production
Organic synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Acetone cyanohydrin, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-009687
CAS Number	75-86-5
IUPAC name	2-hydroxy-2-methylpropanenitrile
Molecular formula	C₄H₇NO
Molecular weight	85.1 g/mol
Exact mass	85.0528
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	29269000
InChIKey	MWFMGBPGAXYFAR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(C)(C#N)O
PubChem CID	6406

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Colourless to yellow to orange liquid
Melting point	-19 °C
Density	0.932 g/mL at 25 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.1
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	44 Å²
UN number	UN 1541
Synonyms	a-Hydroxyisobutyronitrile, 2-Hydroxyisobutyronitrile, Acetone cyanhydrin, 2-Methyllactonitrile, 2-Cyano-2-propanol, alpha-Hydroxyisobutyronitrile, Acetoncyanhydrin, 2-Cyano-2-hydroxypropane, Acetonkyanhydrin, 2-Propanone, cyanohydrin, Lactonitrile, 2-methyl-, Acetoncyaanhydrine

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Toxic

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H300Fatal if swallowed
H310Fatal in contact with skin
H330Fatal if inhaled
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P260, P262, P264, P270, P271, P273, P280, P284, P301 + P316, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P316, P320, P321, P330, P361 + P364, P391, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Acetone cyanohydrin, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of Acetone cyanohydrin, 98% is 75-86-5. It is also known as a-Hydroxyisobutyronitrile, 2-Hydroxyisobutyronitrile, Acetone cyanhydrin.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Acetone cyanohydrin, 98%?

Acetone cyanohydrin, 98% has the molecular formula C4H7NO and a molecular weight of 85.1 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-hydroxy-2-methylpropanenitrile.

Which grade and pack sizes of Acetone cyanohydrin, 98% can I order?

We supply Acetone cyanohydrin, 98% in Synthesis (98%) grade, in 100 g, 500 g, 185 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Acetone cyanohydrin, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of Acetone cyanohydrin, 98% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Acetone cyanohydrin, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Acetone cyanohydrin, 98% is classified as hazardous (UN 1541), so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.