Cyclopropanecarbonitrile
Also known as: Cyclopropyl cyanide, Cyanocyclopropane, Cyclopropane cyanide, Cyclopropylnitrile, Cyclopropanenitrile, 1-Cyanocyclopropane, CPCN, Cyclopropanecarboxylic acid nitrile, NSC 60191
Cyclopropanecarbonitrile (CAS 5500-21-0) is a compound in the Nitrogen Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C4H5N and a molecular weight of 67.089 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of -25ºC, a boiling point of 135.0±9.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 32.8±0.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H226 — 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.
- 5500-21-0
- Jingsj CID
- J-6244-6
- Molecular Formula
- C4H5N
- Molecular Weight
- 67.089 g/mol
- Category
- Nitrogen Compounds
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | -25ºC |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 135.0±9.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 32.8±0.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 67.042198 |
| PSA | 23.79000 |
| LogP | -0.08 |
| Vapor Pressure | 7.9±0.2 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.443 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H226 — Flammable liquid and vapour
- H301 — Toxic if swallowed
- H311 — Toxic in contact with skin
- H331 — Toxic if inhaled
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 Cyclopropanecarbonitrile?
The CAS number of Cyclopropanecarbonitrile is 5500-21-0.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Cyclopropanecarbonitrile?
Cyclopropanecarbonitrile has molecular formula C4H5N and molecular weight 67.089 g/mol.
Is Cyclopropanecarbonitrile hazardous?
Cyclopropanecarbonitrile has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H226 — Flammable liquid and vapour; H301 — Toxic if swallowed; H311 — Toxic in contact with skin.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Cyclopropanecarbonitrile?
For Cyclopropanecarbonitrile, Upstream Products: 4-Chlorobutyronitrile, Acrylonitrile, Dibromomethane; Downstream Products: Cyclopropyl[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]methanone, N'-Hydroxycyclopropanecarboximidamide, Cyclopropyl 2-fluorobenzyl ketone.
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