Synonyms: Vinyl cyanide
Formula: CH2=CHCN
Formula Weight: 53.06
CAS No.: 107-13-1
Application: Acrylonitrile is used in the manufacture of acrylic fibers, resins (acrylonitrile butadiene-styrene, styrene-acrylonitrile and others) and nitrile rubbers (butadiene-acrylonitrile).
Biochem/physiol Actions: An industrial carcinogen that is a multisite carcinogen in rats and possibly carcinogenic to humans.
Autoignition Temp.: 897°F
BP: 77°C(lit.)
Expl. Lim.: 17 %
Grade: analytical standard, for environmental analysis
MP: −83°C(lit.)
Quality: stabilized
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.391(lit.)
Vapor Density: 1.83 (vs air)
Vapor Pressure: 86 mmHg ( 20°C)