Product introduction
Acrylonitrile (IUPAC: prop-2-enenitrile; CAS 107-13-1) is a colorless, volatile liquid with a characteristic pungent odour. It is produced industrially by ammoxidation of propylene and is supplied in stabilized technical and polymer grades for downstream polymerisation and synthesis applications. Acrylonitrile is principally used as a monomer to manufacture polyacrylonitrile (PAN) and important copolymers such as acrylonitrile–butadiene–styrene (ABS) and styrene–acrylonitrile (SAN).
Applications & Descriptions
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Monomer for Polyacrylonitrile (PAN)
Used as the primary monomer for PAN production, which is a precursor for carbon fibers and other high-performance fibres. -
ABS / SAN Copolymer Component
Employed as the acrylonitrile comonomer in ABS and SAN formulations to impart chemical resistance, thermal stability and mechanical performance. -
Precursor to Acrylamide and Acrylic Acid Derivatives
Converted via hydration and other routes to acrylamide and acrylic acid derivatives used in polymers and specialty chemicals. -
Chemical Intermediate (Adiponitrile & Others)
Subject to hydrodimerisation and other transformations to provide intermediates (e.g., adiponitrile) for nylon production and other value-added chemicals. -
Specialty Chemical Synthesis
Used in cyanoethylation and other addition chemistries to install nitrile functionality onto alcohols, thiols and amines for specialty intermediates.
