3,3'-IMINODIPROPIONITRILE

Synonym(s):Bis(2-cyanoethyl)amine

CAS NO.：111-94-4
Empirical Formula: C6H9N3
Molecular Weight: 123.16
MDL number: MFCD00001956
EINECS: 203-922-3
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2025-01-27 09:38:02

What is 3,3'-IMINODIPROPIONITRILE?

Chemical properties

colourless liquid

The Uses of 3,3'-IMINODIPROPIONITRILE

Bis(2-cyanoethyl)amine is used as pharmaceutical intermediates.

General Description

Clear colorless liquid.

Air & Water Reactions

Water soluble. Moisture sensitive. Some 18-month old bottles of 3,3'-IMINODIPROPIONITRILE exploded, probably owing to slow hydrolysis and buildup of pressure. Solutions in water are unstable above pH 4. .

Reactivity Profile

Nitriles, such as 3,3'-IMINODIPROPIONITRILE, may polymerize in the presence of metals and some metal compounds. They are incompatible with acids; mixing nitriles with strong oxidizing acids can lead to extremely violent reactions. Nitriles are generally incompatible with other oxidizing agents such as peroxides and epoxides. The combination of bases and nitriles can produce hydrogen cyanide. Nitriles are hydrolyzed in both aqueous acid and base to give carboxylic acids (or salts of carboxylic acids). These reactions generate heat. Peroxides convert nitriles to amides. Nitriles can react vigorously with reducing agents. Acetonitrile and propionitrile are soluble in water, but nitriles higher than propionitrile have low aqueous solubility. They are also insoluble in aqueous acids.

Fire Hazard

3,3'-IMINODIPROPIONITRILE is combustible.

Properties of 3,3'-IMINODIPROPIONITRILE

Melting point:	-6 °C
Boiling point:	205 °C25 mm Hg(lit.)
Density	1.02 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.47(lit.)
Flash point:	>230 °F
storage temp.	2-8°C
form	clear liquid
pka	6.13±0.19(Predicted)
color	Colorless to Light yellow to Light orange
Water Solubility	Soluble in water.
Stability:	Stable, but moisture sensitive. Reaction with moisture may lead to a build up of pressure in sealed bottles. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
CAS DataBase Reference	111-94-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	3,3'-Iminobispropanenitrile (111-94-4)

Safety information for 3,3'-IMINODIPROPIONITRILE

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H301:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H318:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up.