Bromoacetonitrile

CAS NO.：590-17-0
Empirical Formula: C2H2BrN
Molecular Weight: 119.95
MDL number: MFCD00001884
EINECS: 209-672-1
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-10-07 20:30:15

What is Bromoacetonitrile?

Chemical properties

clear colourless to yellowish liquid

The Uses of Bromoacetonitrile

Bromoacetonitrile was used in the synthesis of 1-cyanomethyl-1,1-dimethylhydrazinium bromide. It is used as an alkalyting agent for the nitrogen phosphorus detector.

General Description

Pale yellow to light amber liquid.

Air & Water Reactions

May be sensitive to prolonged exposure to air and light. Water soluble.

Reactivity Profile

Bromoacetonitrile may be sensitive to prolonged exposure to air and light. Bromoacetonitrile is incompatible with strong acids, strong bases, strong oxidizing agents and strong reducing agents.

Fire Hazard

Bromoacetonitrile is probably combustible.

Properties of Bromoacetonitrile

Boiling point:	60-62 °C/24 mmHg (lit.)
Density	1.722 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.479(lit.)
Flash point:	>230 °F
storage temp.	Keep in dark place,Sealed in dry,2-8°C
solubility	50-100g/l
form	Liquid
color	Clear colorless to yellow
Specific Gravity	1.80
Water Solubility	Insoluble in water.
BRN	956569
Exposure limits	NIOSH: IDLH 25 mg/m3
CAS DataBase Reference	590-17-0(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Acetonitrile, bromo-(590-17-0)
EPA Substance Registry System	Bromoacetonitrile (590-17-0)

Safety information for Bromoacetonitrile

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06
Precautionary Statement Codes	P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.