DYTEK® ADN (adiponitrile) is a high purity, short chain nitrile used largely as a chemical intermediate in the production of nylon 6,6. DYTEK®ADN is an aliphatic nitrile that has a high boiling point and is liquid at room temperature. Other niche applications include use in lithium-ion batteries.

Chemical Name: Adiponitrile

CAS Number: 111-69-3

Chemical Family: Nitriles

Synonyms: 1,4-Dicyanobutane, Adipic Acid Dinitrile, Adipic Acid Nitrile, Hexanedinitrile, Tetramethylene Cyanide

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chemical Name
CASE Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
111-69-3
EC No.
203-896-3
Molecular Structure

INVISTA Dytek ADN Molecular Structure

Applications & Uses

Markets
Base Chemicals End Uses
Applications
  • Intermediate for hexamethylenediamine
  • Adipoguanamine resins 

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Adiponitrile Content99.9wt%
Boiling Point295 (563)°C (°F)
Dipole Moment (at 75°C (167°F))3.87Debye
Flash Point163 (325)°C (°F)Closed Cup
Freezing Point2.3 (36.1)°C (°F)
Heat of Formation (at 25°C)39.3kcal/mol
Molecular Weight108
Other Organics Content0.2wt%
Solubility in Water (at 102°C (215.6°F))50wt%
Solubility in Water (at 20°C (68°F))9wt%
Specific Gravity (at 20°C (68°F))0.965
Vapor Pressure (at 154°C (309°F))10mmHg
Vapor Pressure (at 40°C (104°F))0.01mmHg
Viscosity (at 30°C (86°F))5.8cP
Water Content0.05wt%

Packaging & Availability

Packaging
Railcar Net Weight : 175,000/79,400 (lbs/kg)
Drums Net Weight : 400/181.44 (lbs/kg)
Shipping
DOT/IMO Proper Shipping Name Adiponitrile
Hazard Class 6.1
UN Number 2205
Packaging Group III