Pyruvonitrile, tech. 90%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Pyruvonitrile was used in the synthesis of cuprate-carbonyl π-complexes by reaction with Me2CuLi in THF.

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Applications
Pyruvonitrile was used in the synthesis of cuprate-carbonyl π-complexes by reaction with Me2CuLi in THF.

Solubility
Soluble in ether and acetonitrile.

Notes
Refrigerate. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from oxidizing agent.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 631-57-2
• Molecular Formula: C3H3NO
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 69.063
• MDL Number: MFCD00001838
• InChI Key: QLDHWVVRQCGZLE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: pyruvonitrile, propanenitrile, 2-oxo, oxopropionitrile, 2-oxopropiononitrile, 2-oxopropionitrile, oxypropionitrile, pyruvic acid nitrile, unii-ulo441649v, accn, .alpha.-oxopropionitrile
• PubChem CID: 69430
• IUPAC Name: acetyl cyanide
• SMILES: CC(=O)C#N

• Color: Colorless to Brown
• Density: 0.974 g/mL
• Boiling Point: 92°C to 93°C
• Flash Point: 14°C (57°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.3755
• Linear Formula: CH₃COCN
• Quantity: 1 g
• UN Number: UN3273
• Beilstein: 1737633
• Solubility Information: Soluble in ether and acetonitrile.
• Formula Weight: 69.06
• Percent Purity: 90%
• Grade: Technical
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Pyruvonitrile

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H225-H301-H315-H319-H330-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H225-H300-H330-H315-H335 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Fatal if swallowed. Fatal if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P284-P301+P310-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P312-P330-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packaging Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: NITRILES, FLAMMABLE, TOXIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	211-159-2
TSCA	No
storageNote1	2° to 8°C
Recommended Storage	Keep cold

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only