Product Name

  • Name

    Chloroacetonitrile

  • EINECS 203-467-0
  • CAS No. 107-14-2
  • Article Data37
  • CAS DataBase
  • Density 1.138 g/cm3
  • Solubility insoluble in water
  • Melting Point 38 ºC
  • Formula C2H2ClN
  • Boiling Point 126.5 ºC at 760 mmHg
  • Molecular Weight 75.4976
  • Flash Point 47.8 ºC
  • Transport Information UN 2668 6.1/PG 2
  • Appearance Colorless transparent liquid
  • Safety 45-61
  • Risk Codes 23/24/25-51/53
  • Molecular Structure Molecular Structure of 107-14-2 (Chloroacetonitrile)
  • Hazard Symbols ToxicT,DangerousN
  • Synonyms Acetonitrile,chloro- (6CI,8CI,9CI);2-Chloroacetonitrile;Chloromethyl cyanide;Cyanomethyl chloride;Monochloroacetonitrile;Acetonitrile,2-chloro-;a-Chloroacetonitrile;
  • PSA 23.79000
  • LogP 0.74878

Chloroacetonitrile Chemical Properties


IUPAC Name: 2-Chloroacetonitrile
Molecular Formula: C2H2ClN
Molecular Weight: 75.50 g/mol
Canonical SMILES: C(CCl)#N
InChI: InChI=1/C2H2ClN/c3-1-2-4/h1H2
EINECS: 203-467-0
Classification Code: Mutation data; Skin / Eye Irritant; Tumor data
Product Categories: Pharmaceutical Intermediates; C1 to C5; Cyanides/Nitriles; Nitrogen Compounds
Stability: Stable, but reacts with water. Combustible. Incompatible with water, moisture, strong oxidizing agents, acids.
Water Solubility: Insoluble
XLogP3: 0.5    
H-Bond Acceptor: 1
Index of Refraction: 1.4 
Molar Refractivity: 16.07 cm3 
Molar Volume: 66.3 cm3 
Polarizability: 6.37×10-24 cm3 
Surface Tension: 32.5 dyne/cm 
Density: 1.138 g/cm3 
Flash Point: 47.8 °C 
Enthalpy of Vaporization: 36.43 kJ/mol 
Boiling Point: 126.5 °C at 760 mmHg 
Melting Point: 38 °C
Vapour Pressure of Chloroacetonitrile (CAS NO.107-14-2): 11.6 mmHg at 25 °C

Chloroacetonitrile Uses

 Chloroacetonitrile (CAS NO.107-14-2) is commonly used as pharmaceutical intermediates.

Chloroacetonitrile Toxicity Data With Reference

Organism Test Type Route Reported Dose (Normalized Dose) Effect Source
mouse LD50 intraperitoneal 100mg/kg (100mg/kg)   National Technical Information Service. Vol. AD277-689,
mouse LD50 oral 139mg/kg (139mg/kg)   Archives of Toxicology. Vol. 55, Pg. 47, 1984.
rabbit LD50 skin 71uL/kg (0.071mL/kg)   American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal. Vol. 23, Pg. 95, 1962.
rat LCLo inhalation 250ppm/4H (250ppm)   American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal. Vol. 23, Pg. 95, 1962.
rat LD50 oral 220mg/kg (220mg/kg)   American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal. Vol. 23, Pg. 95, 1962.

Chloroacetonitrile Consensus Reports

Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory. Cyanide and its compounds are on the Community Right-To-Know List.

Chloroacetonitrile Safety Profile

Poison by ingestion, skin contact, and intraperitoneal routes. Moderately toxic by inhalation. A skin irritant. Human mutation data reported. Questionable carcinogen with experimental tumorigenic data. Flammable liquid.
Hazard Codes: ToxicT,DangerousN
Risk Statements: 23/24/25-51/53 
R23/24/25: Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. 
R51/53: Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Safety Statements: 45-61 
S45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) 
S61: Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheets.
RIDADR: UN 2668 6.1/PG 2
WGK Germany: 3
RTECS: AL8225000
HazardClass: 6.1
PackingGroup  II

Chloroacetonitrile Standards and Recommendations

DOT Classification:  6.1; Label: Poison

Chloroacetonitrile Specification

 Chloroacetonitrile (CAS NO.107-14-2), its Synonyms are 2-Chloroacetonitrile ; Acetonitrile, chloro- ; Chloroethanenitrile ; Chloromethyl cyanide ; Monochloroacetonitrile ; Monochloromethyl cyanide ; alpha-Chloroacetonitrile ; Acetonitrile, 2-chloro- ; Acetonitrile, chloro- . It is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor.

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