DYTEK® MGN (methylglutaronitrile) is a short chain nitrile used as a chemical intermediate. This material is a co-product from the production of adiponitrile and offers economic alternative to many applications where adiponitrile is not economical. Currently derivatives of DYTEK® MGN go into the production of amines and solvents.
Chemical Name: 2- Methylglutaronitrile
CAS Number: 4553-62-2
Chemical Family: Nitriles
Synonyms: 2-methylpentanedinitrile
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Dytek® MGN Technical Data Sheet
Dytek® MGN Technical Data Sheet
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Applications
- Hydrolysis to methylglutaric acid
- Alcoholysis to esters
- Reduction to amines
- Cyclization to 3-methylpiperidine, beta-picoline
- Extractive distillation
- Extraction solvent
Properties
Physical Form
Appearance
Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| 2-Ethylsuccinonitrile Content | 0.5 | wt% | - |
| 2-Methylglutaronitrile Content | 99.5 | wt% | - |
| Boiling Point (760 mmHg) | 274 | °C | - |
| Flash Point | 126 (259) | °C (°F) | Tag Closed Cup |
| Melting Point | –44 (-48) | °C (°F) | - |
| Molecular Weight | 108.144 | g/mol | - |
| Specific Gravity (at 25°C (77°F)) | 0.95 | - | - |
| Viscosity (at 25°C (77°F)) | 5.8 | cP | - |
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Shipping
| DOT/IMO Proper Shipping Name | Nitriles, Toxic, Liquid, N.O.S (2-Methylglutaronitrile) |
| Hazard Class | 6.1 |
| UN Number | 3276 |
| Packaging Group | II |
Packaging Information
| Railcar | Net Weight : 140,000/63,500 (lbs/kg) |
| Tank truck | Net Weight : 42,000/19,000 (lbs/kg) |
| ISO containers | Net Weight : 40,000/18,100 (lbs/kg) |
| Drums | Net Weight : 400/181 (lbs/kg) |
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