CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Physical Description | Dimethylaminopropionitrile is a colorless liquid. Mp: -44.3 °C; bp: 171-172 °C. Density 0.87 g cm-3 at 20 °C). Water-soluble. Used in the manufacture of polyurethane foam. Excessive exposure leads to urologic and neurologic disorders. |
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| Color/Form | Colorless, mobile fluid |
| Boiling Point | 342 °F at 760 mmHg (NIOSH, 2023) |
| Melting Point | -48 °F (NIOSH, 2023) |
| Flash Point | 147 °F (NIOSH, 2023) |
| Solubility | Miscible (NIOSH, 2023) |
| Density | 0.86 at 86 °F (NIOSH, 2023) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Vapor Density | 2.4 (Air= 1) |
| Vapor Pressure | 10 mmHg at 135 °F (NIOSH, 2023) |
| Decomposition | When heated to decomposition it emits highly toxic fumes of NOx and CN-/nitrogen oxides and cyanides/. |
| Corrosivity | Corrosive |
| Refractive Index | Index of refraction: 1.4360 @ 20 °C/D |
| Dissociation Constants | 7 |
| Chemical Classes | Nitrogen Compounds -> Nitriles |
SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Warning |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H227:Flammable liquids H303:Acute toxicity,oral H312:Acute toxicity,dermal H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up. P403+P235:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P501:Dispose of contents/container to..… |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
| Molecular Weight | 98.15 g/mol |
|---|---|
| XLogP3 | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 2 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 2 |
| Exact Mass | 98.084398327 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 98.084398327 g/mol |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 27 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 7 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 77.3 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 1 |
| Compound Is Canonicalized | Yes |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
description
Dimethylaminopropionitrile is a colorless liquid. Mp: -44.3 °C; bp: 171-172 °C. Density 0.87 g cm-3 at 20 °C). Water-soluble. Used in the manufacture of polyurethane foam. Excessive exposure leads to urologic and neurologic disorders.