Acetone cyanohydrin

Acetone cyanohydrin

2-methyllactonitrile; 2-hydroxyisobutyronitrile

CAS 75-86-5

Chemical Formula C4H7NO

Molecular Weight 85.11 g/mol

Acetone cyanohydrin is a chemical compound used as a precursor for synthesizing methyl methacrylate, a key component in plexiglass. It is also employed as a source of hydrogen cyanide in various reactions, including the Mitsunobu reaction, and in the production of pharmaceuticals and fragrances.
 

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Industrial Uses

1. Performance Chemicals

  • Cyanohydrin Formation: Acetone cyanohydrin is a convenient precursor for generating cyanohydrins, which are formed by adding HCN to aldehydes or ketones. This is a nucleophilic addition reaction.
  • Intermediate in Methyl Methacrylate Production: Acetone cyanohydrin is a crucial intermediate in the production of methyl methacrylate (MMA), a monomer used to make poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA), also known as plexiglass.

2. Pharmaceuticals

  • Intermediate in ethyl alpha-hydroxyisobutyrate synthesis: Acetone cyanohydrin is a precursor to ethyl alpha-hydroxyisobutyrate, a compound that serves as a building block in the synthesis of various drugs. 
  • Mitsunobu Reaction: This reaction utilizes acetone cyanohydrin as a source of cyanide, allowing for the formation of carbon-oxygen, carbon-nitrogen, and carbon-sulfur bonds, which are crucial in the construction of complex pharmaceutical molecules.  


 

Specifications

ASSAY 99%
Appearance Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor Faint bitter almond-like odor
Boiling Point 82°C
Melting Point -20°C
Density 0.93 g/cm3
Solubility Slightly soluble in water; soluble in ethanol, ether
Viscosity 1.1 cP at 25°C
Flash Point 79°C

Hazard Symbols

Flammables
Corrosives
Acute Toxicity
Irritants/Sensitisers/Other Hazards

FAQs

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2. Where can I buy Acetone cyanohydrin in India?
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3. What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for Acetone cyanohydrin? 
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4. How can I ensure the quality of Acetone cyanohydrin supplied by Multichem?
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