Bromoacetonitrile
Also known as: 2-bromoacetonitrile, Bromomethyl cyanide, Cyanomethyl bromide, Bromomethylcyanide, Acetonitrile, 2-bromo-, bromo-acetonitril, Bromoacetonifrile, Brommoacetonitrile
Bromoacetonitrile (CAS 590-17-0) is a compound in the Organohalogen Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C2H2BrN and a molecular weight of 119.948 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of -36ºC, a boiling point of 154.5±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.8±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 24.3±19.8 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H301 — Toxic if swallowed, H311 — Toxic in contact with skin and H331 — Toxic if inhaled. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 590-17-0
- Jingsj CID
- J-25223-4
- Molecular Formula
- C2H2BrN
- Molecular Weight
- 119.948 g/mol
- Category
- Organohalogen Compounds
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | -36ºC |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 154.5±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.8±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 24.3±19.8 °C |
| Exact Mass | 118.937057 |
| PSA | 23.79000 |
| LogP | 0.25 |
| Vapor Pressure | 3.2±0.2 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.469 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- 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 Bromoacetonitrile?
The CAS number of Bromoacetonitrile is 590-17-0.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Bromoacetonitrile?
Bromoacetonitrile has molecular formula C2H2BrN and molecular weight 119.948 g/mol.
Is Bromoacetonitrile hazardous?
Bromoacetonitrile has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H301 — Toxic if swallowed; H311 — Toxic in contact with skin; H331 — Toxic if inhaled.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Bromoacetonitrile?
For Bromoacetonitrile, Upstream Products: Iodoacetonitrile, Chloroacetonitrile, Acetonitrile; Downstream Products: Di(1H-imidazol-1-yl)methanimine, 2-(4-bromophenoxy)acetonitrile, 3-(2-Methylphenyl)-3-oxopropanenitrile.
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