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Succinonitrile

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Succinonitrile
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Succinonitrile, also butanedinitrile, is a nitrile, with the formula of C2H4(CN)2. It is a colorless waxy solid which melts at 58 °C.

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Succinonitrile is produced by the addition of hydrogen cyanide to acrylonitrile (hydrocyanation):[4]

CH2=CHCN + HCN → NCCH2CH2CN

Hydrogenation of succinonitrile yields putrescine (1,4-diaminobutane).

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Applications

Succinonitrile may find applications as the "solvent" (while still in its waxy state) in lithium batteries.[citation needed]

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