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<h3>Overview</h3>
<p><strong>2-Chloroacrylonitrile</strong> (CAS: 109-74-8) is a reactive unsaturated nitrile produced via chlorination of acrylonitrile. It serves as a critical intermediate in organic synthesis with the molecular formula C<sub>3</sub>H<sub>2</sub>ClN.</p>
<h3>Application</h3>
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<li>Pharmaceutical manufacturing for heterocyclic drug scaffolds.</li>
<li>Polymer industry for specialized copolymers and resins.</li>
<li>Agricultural chemistry for synthesizing high-efficiency pesticides.</li>
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<h3>Precautions</h3>
<p>Strictly store in cool, ventilated areas away from oxidizers. Requires explosion-proof equipment due to instability; PPE mandatory during handling to prevent severe inhalation toxicity and skin burns.</p>