N-NITROSODIACETONITRILE

N-Nitrosodiacetontitrile is an organonitrogen compound with the chemical formula C4H4N4O. It is a pungent odor and is an organic nitrile. It is a nitrile derived from diazomethane. It is an intermediate used to synthesize N-nitroso compounds, as well as other organic compounds. The nitrile group of the molecule is composed of a carbon atom triple bonded to a nitrogen atom. It is used in the manufacture of rubber, plastics, pharmaceuticals and in the synthesis of other organic compounds.

Chemical Name:

CAS No:

16339-18-7

Molecular Fomula:

C4H4N4O

Formula Weight:

124.1

Chemical Uses

Description:

N-Nitrosodiacetontitrile is an organic compound with the molecular formula C4H4N4O. It is slightly soluble in water and miscible in most organic solvents. N-Nitrosodiacetontitrile is an intermediate in the synthesis of nitroso compounds, such as nitrosamines and nitroso acids, and has been used as a starting material in organic synthesis. It can be produced by the oxidation of hydroxylamine or by the reaction of nitrous acid with an organic amine.

Uses:

N-Nitrosodiacetontitrile is an intermediate used to synthesize N-nitroso compounds, as well as other organic compounds. The nitrile group of the molecule is composed of a carbon atom triple bonded to a nitrogen atom. This nitrile group is reactive and can be used as a nucleophile in organic synthesis.

Chemical Properties