| Name | aminoacetonitrile free base |
| Synonyms | Glycinonitrile Cyanomethylamine Aminoacetonitrile amino-acetonitril AMINOACETONITRILE 2-Aminoacetonitrile Acetonitrile, amino- Peristaltic Stimulant alpha-Aminoacetonitrile aminoacetonitrilefreebase aminoacetonitrile free base |
| CAS | 540-61-4 |
| EINECS | 208-751-8 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C2H4N2/c3-1-2-4/h1,3H2 |
| Molecular Formula | C2H4N2 |
| Molar Mass | 56.07 |
| Density | 0.7789 (rough estimate) |
| Melting Point | 101 °C |
| Boling Point | bp15 58° (partial decompn) |
| Flash Point | 53.1°C |
| Vapor Presure | 1.99mmHg at 25°C |
| pKa | 5.34(at 25℃) |
| Storage Condition | -20°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.4180 (estimate) |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Oily liquid, boiling point 58 ℃/2kPa (partial decomposition). |
| Hazard Symbols | Xn - Harmful![]() |
| Risk Codes | R20/21/22 - Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R40 - Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect |
| Safety Description | S23 - Do not breathe vapour. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. |
| UN IDs | NA 1993 / PGIII |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | AL7750000 |
| NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| Use | An intermediate of timolol. |
| Production method | It is prepared by reacting methylene aminoacetonitrile with hydrochloric acid or sulfuric acid. |