3-(Methylamino)propanenitrile

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3-(Methylamino)propanenitrile Structure
3-(Methylamino)propanenitrile structure
Common Name 3-(Methylamino)propanenitrile
CAS Number 693-05-0 Molecular Weight 84.120
Density 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 180.7±23.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C4H8N2 Melting Point -21ºC
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 63.1±22.6 °C
Symbol GHS07
GHS07
Signal Word Warning

Summary: 3-Methylaminopropionitrile, also known as 3-(Methylamino)propanenitrile, has a Chinese name of 3-甲胺基丙腈. Its CAS number is 693-05-0, with a molecular formula of C4H8N2 and a molecular weight of 84.120. It appears as a transparent yellow liquid with a melting point of -21℃ and a boiling point of 180.7±23.0℃, and a density of 0.9±0.1g/cm3. For research-use only, not for medical or clinical usage.


 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name 3-Methylaminopropionitrile
Synonym More Synonyms

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 0.9±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 180.7±23.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point -21ºC
Molecular Formula C4H8N2
Molecular Weight 84.120
Flash Point 63.1±22.6 °C
Exact Mass 84.068748
PSA 35.82000
LogP -0.79
Vapour Pressure 0.9±0.3 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.412
InChIKey UNIJBMUBHBAUET-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CNCCC#N

 MSDS

This table provides MSDS information including hazard classification, first‑aid, fire‑fighting, spill handling, operation and storage instructions.

 Toxicological Information

This table summarizes toxicological test data, acute & chronic toxicity and ecological hazard parameters for this chemical.

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
TZ4910000
CHEMICAL NAME :
Propanenitrile, 3-(methylamino)-
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
693-05-0
BEILSTEIN REFERENCE NO. :
1699160
LAST UPDATED :
199710
DATA ITEMS CITED :
6
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C4-H8-N2

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
2260 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Behavioral - somnolence (general depressed activity) Behavioral - tremor Kidney, Ureter, Bladder - hematuria
REFERENCE :
NTIS** National Technical Information Service. (Springfield, VA 22161) Formerly U.S. Clearinghouse for Scientific & Technical Information. Volume(issue)/page/year: OTS0570990
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
2260 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Behavioral - somnolence (general depressed activity) Behavioral - tremor Skin and Appendages - hair
REFERENCE :
NTIS** National Technical Information Service. (Springfield, VA 22161) Formerly U.S. Clearinghouse for Scientific & Technical Information. Volume(issue)/page/year: OTS0570990
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intraperitoneal
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
1400 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
ZAARAM Zentralblatt fuer Arbeitsmedizin und Arbeitsschutz. (Darmstadt, Fed. Rep. Ger.) V.1-25, 1951-75. Volume(issue)/page/year: 19,225,1969 ** OTHER MULTIPLE DOSE TOXICITY DATA **
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
4 gm/kg/5D-I
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Behavioral - food intake (animal) Nutritional and Gross Metabolic - weight loss or decreased weight gain
REFERENCE :
NTIS** National Technical Information Service. (Springfield, VA 22161) Formerly U.S. Clearinghouse for Scientific & Technical Information. Volume(issue)/page/year: OTS0570990

 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Symbol GHS07
GHS07
Signal Word Warning
Hazard Statements H312-H315-H319-H332-H335
Precautionary Statements P261-P280-P305 + P351 + P338
Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields;Faceshields;full-face respirator (US);Gloves;multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US);type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Hazard Codes Xi:Irritant;
Risk Phrases R36/37/38
Safety Phrases S26-S36/37-S37/39
RIDADR NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany 3
RTECS TZ4910000
HS Code 29269095

 Synthetic Route

This table presents publicly reported synthetic routes, reaction conditions, reactants and product information of the compound.

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3-(Methylamino)propanenitrile Structure

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CAS#:693-05-0

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Literature: Sun, Xudong; Du, Yijun; Li, Chunqing; Qi, Chenze Kinetics and Catalysis, 2010 , vol. 51, # 5 p. 653 - 656

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3-(Methylamino)propanenitrile Structure

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CAS#:693-05-0

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Literature: Journal of the Chemical Society, , p. 399,401 US2451852 , ; US1992615 , ; FR742358 ; DE598185 , ; Fortschr. Teerfarbenfabr. Verw. Industriezweige, vol. 20, p. 346 Angewandte Chemie, , vol. 61, p. 234 Anm.131

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3-(Methylamino)propanenitrile Structure

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CAS#:693-05-0

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Literature: Taniguchi, Tsuyoshi; Goto, Naoya; Ishibashi, Hiroyuki Tetrahedron Letters, 2009 , vol. 50, # 34 p. 4857 - 4858

 Customs

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HS Code 2926909090
Summary HS:2926909090 other nitrile-function compounds VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:none MFN tariff:6.5% General tariff:30.0%

 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

MFCD00001954
3-(Methylamino)propanenitrile
EINECS 211-740-0
β-(Methylamino)propionitrile
3-Methyl aminopropionitrile

 3-(Methylamino)propanenitrile | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of 3-Methylaminopropionitrile?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of 3-Methylaminopropionitrile is 35.82000.
Q: What is the molecular formula of 3-Methylaminopropionitrile?
A: Molecular formula of 3-Methylaminopropionitrile is C4H8N2.
Q: What is the InChIKey of 3-Methylaminopropionitrile?
A: InChIKey of 3-Methylaminopropionitrile is UNIJBMUBHBAUET-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Q: What is the molecular weight of 3-Methylaminopropionitrile?
A: Molecular weight of 3-Methylaminopropionitrile is 84.120.
Q: What is the LogP of 3-Methylaminopropionitrile?
A: LogP of 3-Methylaminopropionitrile is -0.79.
Q: What is the CAS number of 3-Methylaminopropionitrile?
A: CAS number of 3-Methylaminopropionitrile is 693-05-0.
Q: What English synonyms does 3-Methylaminopropionitrile have?
A: English synonyms of 3-Methylaminopropionitrile: MFCD00001954, 3-(Methylamino)propanenitrile, EINECS 211-740-0, β-(Methylamino)propionitrile, 3-Methyl aminopropionitrile.
Q: What is the safety information for 3-Methylaminopropionitrile?
A: Safety information for 3-Methylaminopropionitrile: S26-S36/37-S37/39.
Q: What is the boiling point of 3-Methylaminopropionitrile?
A: Boiling point of 3-Methylaminopropionitrile is 180.7±23.0 °C at 760 mmHg.
Q: What are the downstream products of 3-Methylaminopropionitrile?
A: Related downstream products(CAS) of 3-Methylaminopropionitrile: 1859-29-6;23873-66-7;30388-44-4;81689-46-5;82-38-2;6291-84-5;76362-28-2;2213-08-3;15950-17-1;81676-71-3.

 3-(Methylamino)propanenitrilefactory

This table lists manufacturers and suppliers of this compound, including vendor names and product supply reference information.

Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
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