Succinonitrile

Succinonitrile

Succinonitrile

Chemical compound

Succinonitrile, also butanedinitrile, is a nitrile, with the formula of C2H4(CN)2. It is a colorless waxy solid which melts at 58 °C.

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Succinonitrile is produced by the addition of hydrogen cyanide to acrylonitrile (hydrocyanation):[4]

CH2=CHCN + HCN → NCCH2CH2CN

Hydrogenation of succinonitrile yields putrescine (1,4-diaminobutane).

See also

References

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    "Nitriles". Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry (7th ed.). Retrieved 2007-09-10.


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