3-Aminopropanenitrile

Definition

ChEBI: Beta-aminopropionitrile is an aminopropionitrile carrying an amino group at the beta-position. It has a role as a plant metabolite, an antineoplastic agent, an antirheumatic drug and a collagen cross-linking inhibitor. It is a conjugate base of a beta-ammoniopropionitrile.

Safety Profile

Moderately toxic byintraperitoneal route. An experimental teratogen. Otherexperimental reproductive effects. Mutation data reported.Nitriles usually have cyanide-like effects. Easily oxidized and unstable. A storagehazard; it polymerizes to an explos