Malononitrile
- CAS Number
- 109-77-3
- HSN Code
- 29269000
- Molecular Formula
- C3H2N2
- Catalogue Number
- AL2865
- Purity
- ≥ 98%
- Molecular Weight
- 66.06 g/mol
Complies with : IP | BP | USP | EP | ACS
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
Key Properties
Malononitrile is a dinitrile that is methane substituted by two cyano groups. It is a dinitrile and an aliphatic nitrile.
Also known as Dicyanomethane.
- Catalogue No.
- AL2865
- CAS Number
- 109-77-3
- Molecular Formula
- C3H2N2
- Molecular Weight
- 66.06 g/mol
- HSN Code
- 29269000
- Grade
- 98% For Synthesis
- Product Form
- Substance
Melting point: 32 °C; Boiling point: 218-219 °C @ 760 mm Hg; Flash point: 130 °C; Density: 1.1910 @ 20 °C/4 °C; Solubility: Soluble in acetone and benzene.
- Appearance
- Colorless solid
- Shelf Life
- 2 years
- Packaging
- Available in: 100 gm glass bottle, 500 gm glass bottle
- Storage
- Cool. Separated from strong bases and food and feedstuffs. Well closed. Keep in a well-ventilated room.
1.1 — Product identifier
- Chemical Name
- Malononitrile
- Catalogue No.
- AL2865
- Product form
- Substance
- CAS Number
- 109-77-3
- EC Number
- 203-703-2
- Grade
- 98% For Synthesis
- EC Index Number
- 611-015-00-8
- Chemical Formula
- C3H2N2
- HSN Code
- 29269000
- Synonyms
- Dicyanomethane
1.2 — Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Use of the substance/mixture
- Intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the production of heterocycles and pharmaceuticals.
- Uses advised against
- Not specified
1.3 — Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
- Company identification
- Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane,Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053Maharashtra, India.
1.4 — Emergency Contact Details
- Phone / e-Mail
- Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in
2.1 — Classification of the substance or mixture
- Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
- Acute Tox. 2; Acute Tox. 3; Skin Sens. 1; Eye Irrit. 2; Aquatic Acute 1; Aquatic Chronic 1
- Classification source
- ECHA C&L Inventory via PubChem CID 8010 - hazard classes notified by at least 50% of companies; pictograms and signal word derived from those statements
2.2 — Label elements
- Hazard pictograms
- Acute Toxic, Environmental Hazard
- Signal word
- Danger
- Hazard statements
- H300: Fatal if swallowed; H311+H331: Toxic in contact with skin or if inhaled.; H311: Toxic in contact with skin; H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction; H319: Causes serious eye irritation; H331: Toxic if inhaled; H400: Very toxic to aquatic life; H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
2.3 — Other hazards
- Other hazards
- May cause respiratory irritation; suspected of causing genetic defects.
3.1 — Substance
- Name
- Malononitrile
- CAS No.
- 109-77-3
4.1 — Description of first aid measures
- First-aid measures after inhalation
- If this chemical has been inhaled, remove the exposed person to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped, perform artificial respiration. Keep the person warm and at rest.
- First-aid measures after skin contact
- If this chemical contacts the skin, immediately wash the contaminated skin with water. If this chemical penetrates the clothing, immediately remove the clothing and wash the skin with water. If symptoms occur after washing, get medical attention immediately.
- First-aid measures after eye contact
- If this chemical contacts the eyes, immediately wash (irrigate) the eyes with large amounts of water, occasionally lifting the lower and upper lids. Get medical attention immediately.
- First-aid measures after ingestion
- If this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention immediately.
4.2 — Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
- Symptoms relating to use
- Toxic effects may include headache, dizziness, nausea, and respiratory distress.
4.3 — Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
- General information
- Treat symptomatically. Show this safety data sheet to the treating physician.
5.1 — Extinguishing media
- Suitable extinguishing media
- Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, foam.
- Unsuitable extinguishing media
- Not specified
5.2 — Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
- Special procedures
- Toxic fumes may be released in a fire. Use water spray to cool containers.
5.3 — Advice for firefighters
- Protection during firefighting
- Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
6.1.1 — For non-emergency personnel
- Emergency procedures
- Evacuate area and ventilate. Wear appropriate protective equipment.
6.3 — Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
- Methods for cleaning up
- Remove all ignition sources. Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Vacuum spilled material with specialist equipment.
6.4 — Reference to other sections
- Reference
- Not specified
7.1 — Precautions for safe handling
- Precautions for safe handling
- Handle under inert gas. Use in a fume hood with appropriate PPE including gloves and goggles.
- Hygiene measures
- Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work.
7.2 — Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
- Storage conditions
- Cool. Separated from strong bases and food and feedstuffs. Well closed. Keep in a well-ventilated room.
8.2 — Exposure controls
- Hand protection
- Protective gloves (e.g. nitrile rubber)
- Eye protection
- Chemical safety goggles or safety glasses
- Skin and body protection
- Wear suitable protective clothing
- Respiratory protection
- Use appropriate respiratory protection if ventilation is inadequate.
9.1 — Information on basic physical and chemical properties
- Physical state
- Solid
- Colour
- White
- Odour
- Odourless
- Odour threshold
- No data available
- pH value
- No data available
- Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1)
- No data available
- Melting point
- 32 °C
- Freezing point
- No data available
- Boiling point
- 218-219 °C @ 760 mm Hg
- Flash point
- 130 °C
- Auto-ignition temperature
- No data available
- Decomposition temperature
- No data available
- Flammability (solid, gas)
- Not flammable under normal conditions
- Vapour pressure
- 0.200 mm Hg @ 25 °C
- Relative vapour density at 20°C
- Relative vapor density (air = 1): 2.3
- Density
- 1.1910 @ 20 °C/4 °C
- Solubility
- Soluble in acetone and benzene
- Log Pow
- -0.60
- Viscosity, kinematic
- No data available
- Viscosity, dynamic
- No data available
- Explosive properties
- Not explosive
- Oxidising properties
- Not oxidizing
- Explosive limits
- No data available
10.1 — Reactivity
- Reactivity
- Reacts with strong oxidizing agents and bases.
10.2 — Chemical stability
- Chemical stability
- The stability of the molten nitrile decreases with increasing temperature and decreasing purity, but no violent decomposition at below 100 °C has been recorded.
10.3 — Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Possibility of hazardous reactions
- The substance polymerizes under the influence of temperatures above 130 °C or under the influence of bases. This generates fire or explosion hazard. Decomposes on heating.
10.4 — Conditions to avoid
- Conditions to avoid
- Avoid contact with incompatible materials and excessive heat.
10.5 — Incompatible materials
- Incompatible materials
- Strong oxidizers, strong bases.
10.6 — Hazardous decomposition products
- Hazardous decomposition products
- When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NOx and CN- nitrogen oxides and cyanides.
11.1 — Information on toxicological effects
- Acute toxicity
- LD50 RAT ORAL 14 MG/KG; LD50 RAT INTRAPERITONEAL 20.55 MG/KG; LD50 RAT SUBCUTANEOUS 31.5 MG/KG
- Skin corrosion/irritation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Serious eye damage/irritation
- H319: Causes serious eye irritation
- Respiratory or skin sensitisation
- H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction
- Germ cell mutagenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Carcinogenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure)
- Not classified (based on available data)
12.1 — Toxicity
- Toxicity information
- Not specified
12.2 — Persistence - degradability
- Persistence - degradability
- Not specified
12.3 — Bioaccumulative potential
- Bioaccumulative potential
- Not specified
12.4 — Mobility in soil
- Mobility in soil
- Not specified
12.6 — Other adverse effects
- Environmental precautions
- Not specified
13.1 — Waste treatment methods
- Additional Info
- Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.
14.1 — UN number
- UN-No. (ADR)
- UN 2647
- UN-No. (IMDG)
- UN 2647
- UN-No. (IATA)
- UN 2647
- UN-No. (ADN)
- UN 2647
- UN-No. (RID)
- UN 2647
14.2 — UN proper shipping name
- Proper Shipping Name (ADR)
- Malononitrile
- Proper Shipping Name (IMDG)
- Malononitrile
- Proper Shipping Name (IATA)
- Malononitrile
- Proper Shipping Name (ADN)
- Malononitrile
- Proper Shipping Name (RID)
- Malononitrile
14.3 — Transport hazard class(es)
- Transport hazard class(es)
- 6.1
14.4 — Packing group
- Packing group (ADR)
- II
- Packing group (IMDG)
- II
- Packing group (IATA)
- II
- Packing group (ADN)
- II
- Packing group (RID)
- II
14.5 — Environmental hazards
- Dangerous for the environment
- Not specified
- Marine pollutant
- Not specified
- Other information
- No supplementary information available
15.1 — Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
- 15.1.1 EU-Regulations
- Not specified
Used as a key building block in heterocyclic, dye, and pharmaceutical synthesis via Knoevenagel condensation reactions.
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
- Batch Number
- AL-2026-AL0941B
- Manufacturing Date
- September-2026
- Expiry Date
- September-2031
- Molecular Weight
- 66.06 g/mol
| Test | Standard | Observed |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Yellowish crystal or liquid | Yellowish crystal or liquid |
| Assay | Min. 98.0% | 98.27% |
| Melting point | 30°C - 32°C | 31°C |
The above product complies with LR grade
Technical Data Sheet
| Grade | Assay/Purity | Melting/Boiling Point | Moisture/LOD | Residue on Ignition | Related Substances | Solubility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% For Synthesis | ≥ 98% | m.p. 32 °C; b.p. 218-219 °C @ 760 mm Hg | ≤ 0.5% | ≤ 0.1% | None detected by HPLC | Soluble in acetone and benzene |
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