Acrylonitrile is produced commercially by propylene ammoxidation, in which propylene,ammonia, and air are reacted by catalyst in a fluidized bed. Acrylonitrile is used primarily as a co-monomer in the production of acrylic and modacrylic fibers. Uses include the production of plastics, surface coatings, nitrile elastomers, barrier resins, and adhesives. It is also a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of various antioxidants, pharmaceuticals, dyes, and surface-active.
1. Acrylonitrile made of polyacrylonitrile fiber, namely acrylic fiber.
2. Acrylonitrile and butadiene can be copolymerized to produce nitrile rubber.
3. Acrylonitrile, butadiene, styrene copolymerized to prepare ABS resin.
4. Acrylonitrile hydrolysis can produce acrylamide, acrylic acid and its esters.