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Lactonitrile
SpectraBase Compound ID DZ9jZ7KXACy
InChI InChI=1S/C3H5NO/c1-3(5)2-4/h3,5H,1H3
InChIKey WOFDVDFSGLBFAC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Mol Weight 71.08 g/mol
Molecular Formula C3H5NO
Exact Mass 71.037114 g/mol

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SpectraBase Spectrum ID HH3gDrS5l5l
Name LACTONITRILE
Source of Sample American Cyanamid Company
Boiling Point 80-81C/10mm
CAS Registry Number 78-97-7
Color Properties Color= STRAW-COLORED
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Density (20/4C) 0.9877
Formula C3H5NO
InChI InChI=1S/C3H5NO/c1-3(5)2-4/h3,5H,1H3
InChIKey WOFDVDFSGLBFAC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting Point -40C
Molecular Weight 71.079002
Optical Properties Index of Refraction= (18C) 1.4058
RTECS Number OD8225000
Safety Data Risks and Safety Phrases= TOXIC
Solubility Insoluble in= CARBON DISULFIDE, PETROLEUM ETHER Soluble in= WATER
Synonyms 2-HYDROXYPROPIONITRILE ACETALDEHYDE CYANOHYDRIN alpha-HYDROXYPROPIONITRILE
Technique CAPILLARY CELL: NEAT
Use SOLVENT; CHEMICAL INTERMEDIATE TO PRODUCE ESTERS OF LACTIC ACID