Methylaminoacetonitrile hydrochloride

Synonym(s):Sarcosinenitrile hydrochloride

CAS NO.：25808-30-4
Empirical Formula: C3H7ClN2
Molecular Weight: 106.55
MDL number: MFCD00012587
EINECS: 247-277-6
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-05-28 02:58:48

Methylaminoacetonitrile hydrochloride Structural

What is Methylaminoacetonitrile hydrochloride?

Chemical properties

Yellow crystal

The Uses of Methylaminoacetonitrile hydrochloride

Methylaminoacetonitrile hydrochloride can be used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical and chemical synthesis. It is the raw material for the preparation of tadalafil. Approved by the FDA in 2003, tadalafil was marketed in the United States as a drug for the treatment of erectile dysfunction in men.

Properties of Methylaminoacetonitrile hydrochloride

Melting point:	103-106 °C(lit.)
storage temp.	Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
BRN	3908975
CAS DataBase Reference	25808-30-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	Acetonitrile, (methylamino)-, monohydrochloride (25808-30-4)

Safety information for Methylaminoacetonitrile hydrochloride

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.