6-AMINO CAPRONITRILE

CAS NO.：2432-74-8
Empirical Formula: C6H12N2
Molecular Weight: 112.17
MDL number: MFCD00009822
EINECS: 219-409-2
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-05-28 05:09:56

What is 6-AMINO CAPRONITRILE?

The Uses of 6-AMINO CAPRONITRILE

6-Amino capronitrile is a compound useful in organic synthesis and other chemical processes. It can be an alternative monomer for the nylon 6 synthesis.

Synthesis Reference(s)

The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 46, p. 1263, 1981 DOI: 10.1021/jo00320a008

Purification Methods

When 6-amino capronitrile is produced by partial hydrogenation of adiponitrile, hexamethylenediamine and tetrahydroazepine (THA) are also coproduced. The hexamethylenediamine can be easily removed from the mixture by simple distillation. The process for the recovery of 6-amino capronitrile from a mixture containing 6-amino capronitrile and THA which comprises (a) heating said mixture at a temperature about 235 ℃, to convert THA to higher boiling compounds; (b) then distilling the 6-amino capronitrile from the resulting mixture.

Properties of 6-AMINO CAPRONITRILE

Melting point:	-31.3°C
Boiling point:	200.13°C (rough estimate)
Density	0.8929 (rough estimate)
refractive index	1.4475
storage temp.	Refrigerator, Under inert atmosphere
solubility	Chloroform (Slightly), DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
form	Oil
pka	10.38±0.10(Predicted)
color	Colourless to Pale Yellow
InChI	InChI=1S/C6H12N2/c7-5-3-1-2-4-6-8/h1-5,7H2
EPA Substance Registry System	Hexanenitrile, 6-amino- (2432-74-8)

Safety information for 6-AMINO CAPRONITRILE

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral H314:Skin corrosion/irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P310:Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.