DL-Lactonitrile

Name: DL-Lactonitrile
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-050436

About DL-Lactonitrile

DL-Lactonitrile (CAS 78-97-7) is a metabolite / degradant standard offered by Vaqora Chemicals. Its molecular formula is C3H5NO and its molecular weight is 71.08 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 2-hydroxypropanenitrile. Common synonyms include 2-Hydroxypropionitrile and Propanenitrile, 2-hydroxy-.

It is supplied as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 7 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Analytical teams use this compound to identify metabolites and degradants, to validate stability-indicating methods (AMV) and to support QC and regulatory filings. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling
Organic synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	DL-Lactonitrile
Catalogue No.	VQ-050436
CAS Number	78-97-7
IUPAC name	2-hydroxypropanenitrile
Molecular formula	C₃H₅NO
Molecular weight	71.08 g/mol
Exact mass	71.0371
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	WOFDVDFSGLBFAC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(C#N)O
PubChem CID	6572

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	44 Å²
Synonyms	2-Hydroxypropionitrile, Propanenitrile, 2-hydroxy-, Acetocyanohydrin, Acetaldehyde, cyanohydrin, Propionitrile, 2-hydroxy-, Acetaldehyde cyanohydrin, Ethylidene cyanohydrin, alpha-Hydroxypropionitrile, (1)-2-Hydroxypropiononitrile, 2-Hydroxypropannitril, .alpha.-Hydroxypropionitrile, (S)-lactonitrile

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Toxic

Harmful / irritant

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H300Fatal if swallowed
H301Toxic if swallowed
H310Fatal in contact with skin
H330Fatal if inhaled
H332Harmful if inhaled
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P260, P261, P262, P264, P270, P271, P273, P280, P284, P301 + P316, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P316, P317, 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 DL-Lactonitrile?

The CAS Registry Number of DL-Lactonitrile is 78-97-7. It is also known as 2-Hydroxypropionitrile, Propanenitrile, 2-hydroxy-, Acetocyanohydrin.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of DL-Lactonitrile?

DL-Lactonitrile has the molecular formula C3H5NO and a molecular weight of 71.08 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-hydroxypropanenitrile.

Which grade and pack sizes of DL-Lactonitrile can I order?

We supply DL-Lactonitrile in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with DL-Lactonitrile?

Yes. Every lot of DL-Lactonitrile 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 DL-Lactonitrile be shipped internationally?

Yes. DL-Lactonitrile is classified as hazardous, 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.