Acetone Cyanohydrin CAS 75-86-5
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It is an organic compound that appears as a colorless or bright yellow liquid. It is easily soluble in water, ethanol, and ether, and slightly soluble in petroleum ether and carbon disulfide.
- Highly Reactive Intermediate – Used in the production of methyl methacrylate (MMA) and other acrylates.
- Soluble in Water and Organic Solvents – Facilitates use in various industrial processes.
- Stable Under Controlled Conditions – Can be stored safely with proper temperature and pH management.
Acetone cyanohydrin Description
Name: Acetone Cyanohydrin (ACH)
Synonyms: 2-Hydroxy-2-methylpropanenitrile / 2-Methyllactonitrile / 2-Hydroxyisobutyronitrile
Molecular Formula: C4H7NO
Chemical Structure: Acetone cyanohydrin has a central carbon atom bonded to a hydroxyl group (-OH), a cyano group (-C ≡ N), and two methyl groups ((CH3)).
Molecular Weight: 85.1
CAS NO.: 75-86-5
Density: 1.0±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling point: 167.3±0.0 °C at 760 mm
Melting point: −19 °C(lit.)
Flashing point: 63 ℃
Appearance: Colorless to light yellow liquid
Water Solubility: It can be miscible with water, alcohol, ether and other organic solvents, insoluble in petroleum ether and carbon disulfide.
Properties: Colorless to pale yellow liquid, easily soluble in water and common organic solvents, but insoluble in petroleum ether and carbon disulfide.
Storage: Store in a cool, ventilated warehouse with a temperature not exceeding 37°C. Store separately from oxidants and edible chemicals and avoid mixing them. Keep the container sealed. Keep away from fire and heat sources. Use explosion-proof lighting and ventilation. Do not use equipment and tools that are prone to sparks.
Safety Protection: It is highly toxic to the respiratory and digestive systems, and moderately toxic after skin absorption. The production workshop should be well ventilated, and operators should wear special protective clothing and hats, and no part of the body should be exposed. Those who are poisoned should seek medical treatment immediately.
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2-Hydroxy-2-methylpropanenitrile Technical
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| Item | Index |
| Appearance | Colorless to light yellow liquid |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.3 psi ( 20 °C) |
| Assay | 99% |
| Purity | >96.0% |
| Specific Gravity (20/20) | 0.93 |
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2-Methyllactonitrile Applications
It is widely used in civil, industrial, decoration, military and other fields. Due to the active hydroxyl and nitrile groups contained in acetone cyanohydrin molecules, hydrolysis, dehydration, alcoholysis, ammonolysis, cyclization and other series of reactions can occur, resulting in many fine chemical products widely used in medicine, pesticides, food and feed additives, coating additives and so on.
