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Sigma-Aldrich

Butyronitrile

purum, ≥99.0% (GC)

Synonym(s):

Propyl cyanide

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Linear Formula:
CH3CH2CH2CN
CAS Number:
109-74-0
Molecular Weight:
69.11
Beilstein:
1361452
EC Number:
203-700-6
MDL number:
MFCD00001968
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
329752020
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor density

2.4 (vs air)

Quality Level

100

vapor pressure

23 mmHg ( 25 °C)

grade

purum

Assay

≥99.0% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

910 °F

refractive index

n20/D 1.384 (lit.)
n20/D 1.384

bp

115-117 °C (lit.)

mp

−112 °C (lit.)

solubility

DMF: miscible(lit.)
alcohol: miscible(lit.)
diethyl ether: miscible(lit.)
water: very slightly soluble(lit.)

density

0.794 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

functional group

nitrile

SMILES string

CCCC#N

InChI

1S/C4H7N/c1-2-3-4-5/h2-3H2,1H3

InChI key

KVNRLNFWIYMESJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Molar volumes of vapor-deposited butyronitrile glasses have been studied as a function of deposition temperature. Reactions of butyronitrile with high-temperature water at 330°C and pressures ranging from 128 to 2600bar were investigated.

Application

Butyronitrile was used in electrolyte composition in dye-sensitized solar cells†.

Pictograms

FlameSkull and crossbones
GHS02,GHS06

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H225,H301 + H311,H330

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 1 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Flam. Liq. 2

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

71.6 °F

Flash Point(C)

22 °C

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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BCCL1811
BCCH2850
BCCD7339
BCCC6410

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Journal of the American Chemical Society, 133(33), 13103-13109 (2011-06-28)
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