Fluoroacetonitrile
Also known as: 2-fluoroacetonitrile, Acetonitrile, 2-fluoro-, Acetonitrile, fluoro-, monofluoroacetonitrile, Fluoromethyl cyanide
Fluoroacetonitrile (CAS 503-20-8) is a compound in the Organohalogen Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C2H2FN and a molecular weight of 59.042 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of -13 °C, a boiling point of 79.5±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of -13.9±0.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour, H301 — Toxic if swallowed and H311 — Toxic in contact with skin. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 503-20-8
- Jingsj CID
- J-1308368-9
- Molecular Formula
- C2H2FN
- Molecular Weight
- 59.042 g/mol
- Category
- Organohalogen Compounds
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | -13 °C |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 79.5±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | -13.9±0.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 59.017128 |
| PSA | 23.79000 |
| LogP | -0.39 |
| Vapor Pressure | 88.8±0.1 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.303 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour
- H301 — Toxic if swallowed
- H311 — Toxic in contact with skin
- H331 — Toxic if inhaled
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2926909090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | HS:2926909090 other nitrile-function compounds VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:none MFN tariff:6.5% General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Fluoroacetonitrile?
The CAS number of Fluoroacetonitrile is 503-20-8.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Fluoroacetonitrile?
Fluoroacetonitrile has molecular formula C2H2FN and molecular weight 59.042 g/mol.
Is Fluoroacetonitrile hazardous?
Fluoroacetonitrile has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour; H301 — Toxic if swallowed; H311 — Toxic in contact with skin.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Fluoroacetonitrile?
For Fluoroacetonitrile, Upstream Products: Chloroacetonitrile, Acetonitrile, Cyanomethyl p-toluenesulfonate; Downstream Products: Butyl fluoroacetate, 2-fluoro-1-phenylethanone.
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