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8.08514

Sigma-Aldrich

Pentanonitrile

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

Pentanonitrile, Butyl cyanide, Valeronitrile

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)3CN
CAS Number:
110-59-8
Molecular Weight:
83.13
MDL number:
MFCD00001974
UNSPSC Code:
12352117
EC Index Number:
203-781-8
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor pressure

7.0 hPa ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

200

Assay

≥98.0% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

520 °C

potency

332 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)

bp

141 °C/1013 mbar

mp

-96 °C

transition temp

flash point 38 °C

density

0.799 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C5H9N/c1-2-3-4-5-6/h2-4H2,1H3

InChI key

RFFFKMOABOFIDF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 98.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.798 - 0.800
Identity (IR): passes test

Pictograms

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GHS02,GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H226 - H302

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Flam. Liq. 3

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

100.4 °F

Flash Point(C)

38 °C

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PDSCL

Deleterious substance

FSL

Flammable liquids
Type 2 petroleums
Hazardous rank III
Water insoluble liquid

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