Product Name : Acrylonitrile
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.
Product 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: 7 g/100mL
Vapour density: 1.9
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.
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
