Acrylonitrile

[Products Name]        Acrylonitrile    

[Molecular Formula]       C3H3N

[CAS No.]               107-13-1

[Product Description]
Acrylonitrile is the chemical compound with the formula CH2CHCN.

This pungent-smelling colorless liquid often appears yellow due to impurities.

It is an important monomer for the manufacture of useful plastics. In terms of its molecular structure, it consists of a vinyl group linked to a nitrile.

[Application]
Acrylonitrile is used principally as a monomer in the manufacture of synthetic polymers, especially polyacrylonitrile which comprises acrylic fibers.
Acrylic fibers are, among other uses, precursor for well-known carbon-fiber.

It is also a component of synthetic rubber. Dimerization of acrylonitrile affords adiponitrile, used in the synthesis of certain Nylons. Small amounts
are also used as a fumigant. Acrylonitrile and derivatives such as 2-chloro-acrylonitrile are dienophiles in Diels-Alder reactions.

Acrylonitrile is also a precursor in the industrial manufacture of acrylamide and acrylic acid.