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Synonyms -

Acrylonitrile monomer, AN, Cyanoethylene, Propenenitrile, 2-Propenenitrile, VCN, Vinyl cyanide, Nitrile, Nitril, Cyanide, CAN, Fumigrain, Propenonitrile, AN miller's fumigrain, TL 314, VCN, Propenitrile.

About the Product –

 Acrylonitrile, a chemical compound, is a colouless liquid that often appears yellow in colour due to impurities. It has a mild pyridine-like odour and evaporates quickly. This compound is soluble in water and most other organic solvents. It is highly inflammable and is extremely unstable. Acrylonitrile is used to produce polyacrylonitrile, adhesives, barrier resins etc.

Identification Features -

CAS Number: 107-13-1 
H.S. Code: 29261000
Chemical formula: C3H3N

Chemical Properties: 
Melting point: -82°C
Boling point: 77.3 °C
Specific gravity: 0.8004

Solubility in water:  7gm/100ml

Vapour density: 1.9

Production Process –

Catalytic ammoxidation of propylene is used in industries to produce acrylonitirle (ACN). This method of production is known as the Sohio process.  Propylene, ammonia and air are passed through a fluidized bed which contains the catalyst, after which the reactants are quenched in aqueous sulfuric acid. This aqueous solution comprises of ACN, acetonitrile, hydrocyanic acid and ammonium sulfate. ACN is separated by distillation.

2CH3-CH=CH2 + 2NH3 + 3O2 → 2CH2=CH-C≡N + 6H2O

Uses

• Used to manufacture polyacrylonitrile.
• Used to produce adhesives.
• Used to manufacture acrylic fabrics and carpets.
• Used to manufacture household appliances.
• Used as an intermediate for synthesis of pharmaceuticals.
• Used in bakery food processing.

Synonyms -

Acrylonitrile monomer, AN, Cyanoethylene, Propenenitrile, 2-Propenenitrile, VCN, Vinyl cyanide, Nitrile, Nitril, Cyanide, CAN, Fumigrain, Propenonitrile, AN miller's fumigrain, TL 314, VCN, Propenitrile.

About the Product –

 Acrylonitrile, a chemical compound, is a colouless liquid that often appears yellow in colour due to impurities. It has a mild pyridine-like odour and evaporates quickly. This compound is soluble in water and most other organic solvents. It is highly inflammable and is extremely unstable. Acrylonitrile is used to produce polyacrylonitrile, adhesives, barrier resins etc.

Identification Features -

CAS Number: 107-13-1 
H.S. Code: 29261000
Chemical formula: C3H3N

Chemical Properties: 
Melting point: -82°C
Boling point: 77.3 °C
Specific gravity: 0.8004

Solubility in water:  7gm/100ml

Vapour density: 1.9

Production Process –

Catalytic ammoxidation of propylene is used in industries to produce acrylonitirle (ACN). This method of production is known as the Sohio process.  Propylene, ammonia and air are passed through a fluidized bed which contains the catalyst, after which the reactants are quenched in aqueous sulfuric acid. This aqueous solution comprises of ACN, acetonitrile, hydrocyanic acid and ammonium sulfate. ACN is separated by distillation.

2CH3-CH=CH2 + 2NH3 + 3O2 → 2CH2=CH-C≡N + 6H2O

Uses

• Used to manufacture polyacrylonitrile.
• Used to produce adhesives.
• Used to manufacture acrylic fabrics and carpets.
• Used to manufacture household appliances.
• Used as an intermediate for synthesis of pharmaceuticals.
• Used in bakery food processing.

Year 2016 ended on very disappointed note for ACN.  International prices reduced by more than 10% by December end. With the onset of 2017 slight improvement was expected. Domestic prices reached the level of Rs.116/Kg which was earlier Rs.80/Kg in December. This hike was basically due to major shutdowns in international markets. Heavy turnaround season was observed in the first quarter of 2017. One of the major manufacturer INEOS Nitriles was shut down in July 2016 due to force majeure. The unit was started after nearly 8 months but again in July 2017 was shut down. As expected prices remained stronger in the first half of 2017 due to limited supply and started to slide in the second quarter of 2017.