| Boiling Point | 123–124°C/1013 hPa (lit.) |
| Density | 1.20 g/cm³ at 20°C (lit.) |
| Specific Gravity Approx | 1.189 |
| Flash Point | 54°C |
| Color | Colorless |
| Infrared Spectrum | Authentic |
| Physical Form | Liquid |
| Molecular Weight | 75.49 g/mol |
| SMILES String | ClCC#N |
| Refractive Index | 1.4200–1.4240 |
| CAS Number | 107-14-2 |
| Storage Temperature | 2–30°C |
| NACRES | NA.22 |
| UNSPSC Code | 12352100 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00001885 |
| InChI | 1S/C2H2ClN/c3-1-2-4/h1H2 |
| InChI Key | RENMDAKOXSCIGH-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Quality Level | 200 |
| Reference Assay | ≥99.0% (GC) |
Chloroacetonitrile is a small, bifunctional organic molecule combining a nitrile group and a reactive chloromethyl group on adjacent carbons. That combination of functional groups makes it useful as a synthesis building block, but the same reactivity that makes it chemically useful also makes it acutely and severely toxic — its safety profile requires the same level of respect as far more infamous hazardous reagents.
Chloroacetonitrile is used as a reagent in peptide synthesis and as a bifunctional building block in specialty organic synthesis, where both its nitrile and chloromethyl groups can be independently elaborated. Given its severe toxicity, its use is generally confined to controlled synthesis settings with appropriate engineering controls rather than routine, open-bench handling.
CRITICAL: This compound is classified H310 — Fatal in contact with skin. Sarchem’s live page currently has zero safety information for this product. Please ensure your EHS/compliance team reviews and publishes appropriate handling guidance before or alongside this content.
