Acrylonitrile Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Vinyl Cyanide
- 2-Propenenitrile
- Propenenitrile
- ACN
Acrylonitrile supplier for resin, fibre, elastomer and chemical synthesis buyers in Malaysia. Also traded as vinyl cyanide, 2-propenenitrile and the abbreviation ACN (CAS 107-13-1, C3H3N), it is a clear, colourless liquid monomer with a sharp odour, normally handled with a polymerisation inhibitor.
Commercial choice runs across polymer grade for ABS, SAN and barrier resins, fibre grade for acrylic and modacrylic spinning and carbon-fibre precursor work, and technical grade for nitrile rubber and synthesis duties. Assay, water content and inhibitor level matter more to most reactors than the grade label itself.
This page covers the nitrile monomer only. Acrylic acid and the acrylate esters are separate carboxylic chemistry, and acrylamide and adiponitrile are downstream products made from acrylonitrile rather than versions of it. The monomer is volatile and highly flammable, and supply is subject to applicable requirements.
Send the required grade, target specification, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, pack format, documentation, route and timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 107-13-1
- Formula
- C3H3N
- HS code
- 2926.10
- Grade
- polymer, fibre, technical
- Appearance
- clear, colourless liquid with a sharp, characteristic odour
Acrylonitrile grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polymer-grade acrylonitrile | clear, colourless inhibited liquid monomer | high-purity polymer grade to the stated specification | ABS and SAN resin polymerisation and barrier-resin copolymers, where trace impurity limits govern reaction behaviour and finished polymer colour. | Drum, IBC, tank or flexitank format is confirmed with the quotation. |
| Fibre-grade acrylonitrile | clear, colourless inhibited liquid monomer | — | Acrylic and modacrylic fibre spinning, and polyacrylonitrile precursor production for carbon fibre, where impurities carry through to the filament. | Pack format is confirmed with the quotation; drum, IBC and tank options are quoted against the stated requirement. |
| Technical-grade acrylonitrile for synthesis | clear, colourless inhibited liquid monomer | — | Nitrile rubber and NBR latex production, cyanoethylation chemistry, and feedstock duties for acrylamide, adiponitrile and speciality nitriles. | Drum, IBC or bulk tank format is confirmed with the quotation. |
How to buy acrylonitrile from ChemTrade
Request a quote for acrylonitrile
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | clear, colourless liquid | — |
| Odour | sharp, characteristic odour | — |
| CAS number | 107-13-1 | — |
| Molecular formula | C3H3N (CH2=CHCN) | — |
| Molecular weight | approximately 53 g/mol | — |
| Boiling point | approximately 77 °C | — |
| Water solubility | partially soluble in water; miscible with common organic solvents | — |
| Product type | unsaturated nitrile monomer, normally traded with a polymerisation inhibitor | — |
| Common grade checks | assay, water content, inhibitor content, colour and acidity as required by the grade and downstream process | — |
Acrylonitrile applications
Safety and handling
- Classification
- flammable, irritant
Acrylonitrile is a volatile, highly flammable liquid whose vapour irritates the eyes and respiratory tract. Keep containers closed and earthed in a cool, shaded, well-ventilated area away from heat, ignition sources, oxidising agents and strong bases, and handle only with local extraction and the protective equipment set out in the safety information for the quoted grade. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
Common questions about acrylonitrile
Is acrylonitrile the same as acrylic acid, an acrylate ester or acrylamide?
No. Acrylonitrile is the nitrile monomer CH2=CHCN, while acrylic acid is a carboxylic acid and the acrylate esters are its derivatives. Acrylamide is an amide made downstream from acrylonitrile. Each is a different product with its own specification, so order the one your process needs by name.
Is acrylonitrile the same as vinyl cyanide or 2-propenenitrile?
Yes, these are alternative names for the same monomer, identified by CAS 107-13-1 and formula C3H3N. Propenenitrile and the trade abbreviation ACN refer to it as well. Note that ACN also means acetonitrile in laboratory contexts, so spell the name out on an enquiry.
Which acrylonitrile grade should I request?
Polymer grade suits ABS, SAN and barrier-resin polymerisation, fibre grade suits acrylic fibre and carbon-fibre precursor spinning, and technical grade covers nitrile rubber and synthesis duties. State the assay, water and inhibitor limits your process runs to rather than the grade name alone.
Why is acrylonitrile supplied with an inhibitor?
The monomer polymerises readily on its own, particularly with heat or light, so commercial material normally carries a polymerisation inhibitor to keep it stable through storage and transfer. State the inhibitor type and level your process accepts, because a reactor recipe can be sensitive to it.
What packing is acrylonitrile supplied in?
As a liquid monomer it moves in drums, IBCs, road tankers, isotanks and flexitank arrangements according to volume. The pack format for your requirement is confirmed with the quotation together with documentation and handling arrangements.
How should acrylonitrile be stored on site?
Treat it as a volatile flammable liquid with an irritating vapour. Keep drums closed, earthed and shaded in a cool, well-ventilated area away from ignition sources and incompatible materials, and follow the safety information issued for the grade quoted.
What details are needed for an acrylonitrile price enquiry?
Provide the grade, target assay and impurity limits, quantity, preferred pack format and delivery location. Mention the downstream application and any documentation you need so the quotation covers the whole requirement rather than the monomer alone.