Acrylonitrile CAS Number C3H3N or H2C(CH)CN Formula 107-13-1 Acrylonitrile is a clear, colorless or pale-yellow liquid at room temperature with chemical formula H2C(CH)CN. It has a sweet, sharp odor like onion or garlic. It is soluble in water and is volatile in nature. Acrylonitrile is an important commercial chemical. SPECIFICATION Acrylonitrile 99.60 wt % Acetone 1 ppm Oxazole 1 ppm Acetonitrile 5 ppm Propionitrile 11 ppm Methyl acrylonitrile 15 ppm Acrolein 103 ppm Acidity (as Acetic acid) 8.8 ppm Aldehydes (as Acetaldehyde) 6 ppm HCN 1.2 ppm Copper 0.01 ppm Iron 0.01 ppm Water 0.39 wt.% Peroxides Less than 0.01 Appearance Clear Color (APHA) 10 APHA Inhibitor (MEHQ) 37 ppm Non-volatile matter (ppm mass) 56.0 Oxygen bomb stability (hours) More than 4 pH 6.8 Tritation Value (mL) Less than 0.5 MAJOR USE: In the manufacture of acrylic and modacrylic fibres for use in clothing and textiles, such as fleece jumpers, sportswear, carpets and upholstery. Acrylic fibres are also used as a precursor in the production of carbon fibre. These products are available in bulk, drums & bags delivered from Kandla, Mundra, Hazira, Mumbai and Vizag ports & Bhiwandi and Ahmedabad stock points.