Acrylonitrile, 99%

Listed under CAS 107-13-1, Acrylonitrile is an industrial solvent available from Vaqora Chemicals in Synthesis grade with a typical assay of 99%. Its molecular formula is C3H3N and its molecular weight is 53.06 g/mol. Systematically, it is named prop-2-enenitrile. It is also known as Vinyl cyanide or 2-Propenenitrile.

The material typically appears as a colourless liquid. Literature values give a melting point of -83 °C and a boiling point of 77 °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.

It is commonly used for industrial reaction medium, paints and coatings thinning, cleaning and degreasing and polymer and resin production. It is used across academic and industrial research, pharmaceutical manufacturing and paints and coatings.

Available in 500 mL, 5 L, 25 kg and 165 kg packs, Acrylonitrile is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.