Aminoacetonitrile
TL;DR: Aminoacetonitrile (CAS 540-61-4) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C2H4N2 and molecular weight 56.03745 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
2-aminoacetonitrile
Also Known As: Aminoacetonitrile, 2-Aminoacetonitrile, Glycinonitrile, Glycinenitrile, Cyanomethylamine
Application Areas
Top 5 of 20 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C2H4N2 |
| Molecular Weight | 56.03745 g/mol |
| XLogP | -1.4 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 49.8 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 2 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 56.03745 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 4 |
| Complexity | 39.0 |
| Vapor Pressure | 7.94 [mmHg] |
| SMILES | C(C#N)N |
| InChIKey | DFNYGALUNNFWKJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Aminoacetonitrile is used in heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
Aminoacetonitrile (CAS 540-61-4) is a heterocyclic building block with the molecular formula C2H4N2 and a molecular weight of 56.04 g/mol. Synonyms include Aminoacetonitrile and 2-Aminoacetonitrile.
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Chemical Property Profile of Aminoacetonitrile
Property Insights of Aminoacetonitrile
The XLogP value of -1.4 indicates that Aminoacetonitrile is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 49.8 Ų, Aminoacetonitrile exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Aminoacetonitrile has 1 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 2 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Aminoacetonitrile?
The CAS number of Aminoacetonitrile is 540-61-4.
What is the molecular formula of Aminoacetonitrile?
The molecular formula of Aminoacetonitrile is C2H4N2.
What is the molecular weight of Aminoacetonitrile?
The molecular weight of Aminoacetonitrile is 56.03745 g/mol.
What are the applications of Aminoacetonitrile?
Aminoacetonitrile is used in heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and...
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