Synonyms: Propyl cyanide
CAS Number: 109-74-0
Formula: C4H7N
Formula Weight: 69.11
Linear Formula: CH3CH2CH2CN
MDL No.: MFCD00001968
Purity: >=99%
Boiling Point: 115-117 C(lit.)
Melting Point: -112 C (lit.)
Density: 0.794 g/mL at 25 C(lit.)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.384(lit.)
Beilstein Registry Number: 1361452
EC Number: 203-700-6
UNSPSC Code: 12352100
General description: Butyronitrile (Propyl cyanide, Butane nitrile, BN) is a linear cyanide. Butyronitrile (BN) glasses were fabricated by vapor deposition. The relationship between molar volume and deposition temperature for BN glasses has been investigated. Its reaction with high-temperature water (Temperature = 330C and Pressure range = 128-2600bar) has been reported to afford butanamide, butyric acid and ammonia. It undergoes selective reduction in the presence of LiOH promoted Co-based Raney-catalysts to afford n-butylamine.
Application: Butyronitrile is suitable for use in a study to investigate the effect of stereochemical factors on intervalence charge transfer (IT). It may be used in electrolyte composition in dye-sensitized solar cells.
RTECS: ET8750000
RIDADR: UN 2411 6.1(3) / PGII
WGK Germany: 1
Flash Point(F): 64.4 F
Flash Point(C): 18 C
R Codes: 11-23/24/25
S Codes: 16-36/37-45-63
IOD Codes: F,T
Symbol: GHS02, GHS06
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: H225-H301 + H311 + H331
Precautionary statements: P210-P261-P280-P301 + P310-P311