Trichloroacetonitrile

CAS Number: 545-06-2

English name: Trichloroacetonitrile

Chinese synonyms: cyanide chloroform; trichloroacetonitrile; trichloroacetonitrile; cyanide chloroform; cyanotrichloromethane; trichloromethyl nitrile; trichloroacetonitrile

CBNumber: CB5853801

Molecular formula: C2Cl3N

Molecular weight: 144.39

MOL File: 545-06-2.mol

Melting point: -42 °C

Boiling point: 83-84 °C(lit.)

Density: 1.44 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Vapor pressure: 58 mm Hg (20 °C)

Refractive index: n20/D 1.441(lit.)

Flash point: None

Storage conditions: 0-6°C

Solubility: <0.1 g/100 mL at 21.5°C

Water solubility: <0.1 g/100 mL at 21.5 oC

Sensitivity: Lachrymatory

Merck: 14,9628

BRN: 605572

Stability: Stable, but water sensitive. Incompatible with acids, water, steam. May hydrolyze in alkali or acid conditions. Flammable.

Trichloroacetonitrile properties

liquid. It is highly irritating.

Use as synergist, insecticide

Used for the condensation of glycosidic bonds in sugar chemistry

Category Pesticide

Toxicity classification Highly toxic

Flammability hazard characteristics

Thermal decomposition produces toxic cyanide gas; reacts with water and acids

Storage and transportation characteristics

The warehouse is ventilated, low temperature and dry; stored separately from acids, oxidants, and food additives