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Dimethylaminoacetonitrile

CAS No.
926-64-7
Chemical Name:
Dimethylaminoacetonitrile
Synonyms
(CH3)2NCH2CN;DiMethylaMinoacetoni;DIMETHYLCYANOCACETAMIDE;DIMETHYLAMINOACETONITRILE;DIMETHYLAMINOACETONITRITE;n,n-dimethyl-glycinonitril;N,N-DIMETHYLGLYCINONITRILE;(dimethylamino)-acetonitril;2-Dimethylaminoacetonitrile;N-(Cyanomethyl)dimethylamine
CBNumber:
CB2312295
Molecular Formula:
C4H8N2
Molecular Weight:
84.12
MDL Number:
MFCD00001890
MOL File:
926-64-7.mol
Last updated:2023-05-04 17:34:43

Dimethylaminoacetonitrile Properties

Melting point 135-138 °C
Boiling point 137-138 °C(lit.)
Density 0.863 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor pressure 760 mm Hg ( 137 °C)
refractive index n20/D 1.410(lit.)
Flash point 98 °F
storage temp. Flammables area
pka 5.24±0.28(Predicted)
Water Solubility soluble
BRN 1735677
CAS DataBase Reference 926-64-7(CAS DataBase Reference)
FDA UNII WU34F15N7C
NIST Chemistry Reference Acetonitrile, (dimethylamino)-(926-64-7)
EPA Substance Registry System Dimethylaminoacetonitrile (926-64-7)

SAFETY

Risk and Safety Statements

Symbol(GHS)  GHS hazard pictogramsGHS hazard pictograms
GHS02,GHS06
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H226-H300+H310
Precautionary statements  P210-P233-P240-P280-P301+P310-P303+P361+P353
Hazard Codes  T+
Risk Statements  10-25-27-36-23/25
Safety Statements  16-26-28-36/37-45-38-36/37/39-28A
RIDADR  UN 2378 3/PG 2
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  AL9450000
HazardClass  6.1
PackingGroup  II
HS Code  29269095
NFPA 704
2
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Dimethylaminoacetonitrile Chemical Properties,Uses,Production

Chemical Properties

Clear colourless liquid

Definition

ChEBI: 2-(Dimethylamino)acetonitrile is a tertiary amino compound.

General Description

A liquid with a fishlike odor. Flash point 75°F. May be toxic by inhalation and skin absorption. Slightly soluble in water. Used to make other chemicals.

Air & Water Reactions

Highly flammable. Slightly soluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

Dimethylaminoacetonitrile has an amine and nitrile group. Amines are chemical bases. They neutralize acids to form salts plus water. These acid-base reactions are exothermic. The amount of heat that is evolved per mole of amine in a neutralization is largely independent of the strength of the amine as a base. Amines may be incompatible with isocyanates, halogenated organics, peroxides, phenols (acidic), epoxides, anhydrides, and acid halides. Flammable gaseous hydrogen is generated by amines in combination with strong reducing agents, such as hydrides. Nitriles 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.

Health Hazard

TOXIC; may be fatal if inhaled, ingested or absorbed through skin. Inhalation or contact with some of these materials will irritate or burn skin and eyes. Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution.

Fire Hazard

HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames. Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along ground and collect in low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks). Vapor explosion and poison hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard. Containers may explode when heated. Many liquids are lighter than water.

Safety Profile

Poison by ingestion, skin contact, and ocular routes. Moderately toxic by inhalation. A skin and eye irritant. A dangerous fire hazard when exposed to heat or flame. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NOx and CN-. See also NITRILES.

Dimethylaminoacetonitrile Preparation Products And Raw materials

Raw materials

Preparation Products

N,N-DIMETHYLGLYCINONITRILE N,N-Dimethylaminoacetonitrile DIMETHYLAMINOACETONITRILE DIMETHYLCYANOCACETAMIDE 2-Dimethylaminoacetonitrile 2-(DIMETHYLAMINO)ACETRONITRILE (CH3)2NCH2CN (dimethylamino)-acetonitril Glycinonitrile, N,N-dimethyl- N-(Cyanomethyl)dimethylamine n,n-dimethyl-glycinonitril DiMethylaMinoacetoni DIMETHYLAMINOACETONITRITE Dimethylaminoacetonitrile,98% cyanomethyl(dimethyl)ammonium Acetonitrile, 2-(dimethylamino)- 926-64-7 C1 to C5 Building Blocks Cyanides/Nitriles Nitrogen Compounds Organic Building Blocks Building Blocks C1 to C5 Chemical Synthesis Cyanides/Nitriles Nitrogen Compounds Organic Building Blocks Pharmaceutical Intermediates