Description

Trichloroacrylonitrile is a specialized halogenated nitrile compound with the CAS registry number 16212-28-5. This high-purity intermediate is valued for its unique reactivity, serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the agrochemical and pharmaceutical sectors for developing novel active ingredients and complex molecules.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive nitrile and trichloromethyl groups.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used as a versatile building block for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in organic synthesis laboratories for developing new methodologies and creating specialized fine chemicals.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers with specific thermal or chemical resistance properties.
• Dyestuff and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of advanced colorants and functional dyes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trichloroacrylonitrile
CAS No.	16212-28-5
Molecular Formula	C3Cl3N
Molecular Weight	160.40 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3,3-Trichloroacrylonitrile; 2,3,3-Trichloro-2-propenenitrile; Trichloropropenenitrile; TCAN; Acrylonitrile, 2,3,3-trichloro-; NSC 88256; (2,3,3-Trichloro-1-propenyl)nitrile
EINECS	240-348-5

Quality Control

Our Trichloroacrylonitrile is manufactured under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to verify identity and assay. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical properties, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	1.45 - 1.50 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.480 - 1.490

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.