Iodoacetonitrile, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Iodoacetonitrile is used for alkylation of nucleophiles. It undergoes Reformatsky and Wittig-type reactions with aldehydes.

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Applications
Iodoacetonitrile is used for alkylation of nucleophiles. It undergoes Reformatsky and Wittig-type reactions with aldehydes.

Solubility
Soluble in benzene, alcohol, acetone, ether. Slightly soluble in water. Insoluble in hexane.

Notes
Light Sensitive. Store at 4°C. Incompatible with reducing agents, light and bases. Store away from strong bases.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 624-75-9
• Molecular Formula: C2H2IN
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 166.949
• MDL Number: MFCD00001886
• InChI Key: VODKOOOHHCAWFR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: iodoacetonitrile, acetonitrile, iodo, iodo-acetonitrile, 2-iodoethanenitrile, 2-iodo acetonitrile, 2-iodoaceto-nitrile, 2-iodanylethanenitrile, pubchem12543, acmc-1ba3n
• PubChem CID: 69356
• IUPAC Name: 2-iodoacetonitrile
• SMILES: C(C#N)I

• Density: 2.306
• Boiling Point: 70°C to 72°C (10 mmHg)
• Flash Point: 86°C (186°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.574
• Linear Formula: ICH₂CN
• Quantity: 50 g
• UN Number: UN2922
• Beilstein: 1734628
• Sensitivity: Light sensitive
• Solubility Information: Soluble in benzene,alcohol,acetone,ether. Slightly soluble in water. Insoluble in hexane.
• Formula Weight: 166.95
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: Iodoacetonitrile

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H227-H301+H311+H331-H314-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H314-H318-H302-H312-H332-H227 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Harmful if inhaled. Combustible liquid.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P235-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Hazard Class: 6.1; Packaging Group: II
EINECSNumber	210-860-0
RTECSNumber	AM0740000
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only