N,N-Bis(2-cyanoethyl)formamide

CAS NO.：3445-84-9
Empirical Formula: C7H9N3O
Molecular Weight: 151.17
MDL number: MFCD00040894
EINECS: 222-362-0
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2025-09-09 10:27:52

What is N,N-Bis(2-cyanoethyl)formamide?

Chemical properties

clear light yellow viscous liquid

The Uses of N,N-Bis(2-cyanoethyl)formamide

N,N-Bis(2-cyanoethyl)formamide? as a Liquid Phase for Gas Chromatography.

Preparation

Synthesis of N,N-bis-(2-cyanoethyl)-formamide: Reactions of acrylonitrile and formamide in the presence of bases have been described. Thus, according to DRP 735,771, N,N-bis-(2-cyanoethyl)-formamide is obtained from 2 moles of acrylonitrile and 1 mole of formamide using catalytic quantities of sodium.
Synthesis of N,N-bis-(2-cyanoethyl)-formamide
Literature source US04923952

Properties of N,N-Bis(2-cyanoethyl)formamide

Boiling point:	265 °C
Density	1.15
refractive index	1.484-1.486
Flash point:	209 °C
storage temp.	Inert atmosphere,Store in freezer, under -20°C
Water Solubility	Soluble in water
form	clear liquid
color	Light yellow to Yellow to Orange
EPA Substance Registry System	Formamide, N,N-bis(2-cyanoethyl)- (3445-84-9)

Safety information for N,N-Bis(2-cyanoethyl)formamide

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye 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. P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P405:Store locked up. P403+P233:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P501:Dispose of contents/container to..…