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Aminoacetonitrile hydrochloride | CAS 6011-14-9

A two-carbon aminonitrile salt that supplies a cyanomethyl nitrogen unit in synthesis, combining an amine-derived reaction site with a nitrile retained for subsequent molecular construction.

CAS6011-14-9
Molecular formulaC2H5ClN2
Molecular weight92.53 g/mol

Product overview

Aminoacetonitrile hydrochloride, also called glycinonitrile hydrochloride, contains the H2N–CH2–CN framework in salt form. The adjacent amine and nitrile functions make this a compact nitrogen-containing building block rather than a simple acetonitrile solvent. The hydrochloride counterion affects the molecular-weight basis and acid–base balance of the reagent charge. For qualification, confirm both the aminonitrile structure and chloride salt, with an assay method that is meaningful for the organic component. Water should be reported separately where it affects the reaction or the interpretation of a weighed quantity.

Chemical identity

Chemical name
Aminoacetonitrile hydrochloride
CAS number
6011-14-9
Molecular formula
C2H5ClN2
Molecular weight
92.53 g/mol

Application context

Published synthetic work uses aminoacetonitrile hydrochloride in acylation chemistry to form N-acyl cyanomethyl intermediates. A patent on keratin-dye compounds describes its reaction with benzoyl chloride, illustrating use of the amino group while carrying the nitrile into the next intermediate. The reagent supplies a small bifunctional fragment for further synthesis; it is not itself a finished dye formulation. Procurement should focus on intact aminonitrile content, salt stoichiometry and the moisture tolerance of the selected route rather than assigning a general application grade from the molecule’s name.

Chemistry and synthetic role

The primary amine and nitrile are connected through one methylene. The material contains chloride as counterion, not as a carbon-bound substituent.

Quality review

Identify the hydrochloride

Verify the aminonitrile and counterion together.

Measure organic content independently

Combine a suitable assay with identity evidence; chloride alone does not quantify intact aminonitrile.

Track water in the weighed material

Agree a water method and acceptance basis appropriate to this hygroscopic salt.

Preparing a specification

Specify hydrochloride form, aminonitrile assay and reporting basis, chloride assessment and water limit; include related nitrogen-containing impurities relevant to the route.

Packaging and storage

Packaging and net weight are agreed for the selected grade, order quantity and destination. Check the actual supplier SDS and label for storage and transport requirements.

Documentation

Request a batch COA, SDS and the analytical methods for the acceptance criteria below. Confirm which supporting chromatograms and identity data are available from the selected manufacturer.

Procurement questions

Is this aminoacetonitrile free base?

No. CAS 6011-14-9 specifies the hydrochloride.

Is chloride titration enough?

It supports the salt assessment but cannot establish the full organic impurity profile.

Why can two assay results differ?

Dry-basis and as-received values differ when water is present.

Technical sources
  1. PubChem CID 11491918NCBI / PubChem
  2. Aminoacetonitrile hydrochlorideTCI
  3. Keratin dyeing compounds and synthesisPatent publication