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4-Cyano-4'-n-pentylbiphenyl, 99%
Description
4-Cyano-4'-n-pentylbiphenyl is used in the preparation of 4'-pentylbiphenyl-4-carboxylic acid by acidic hydrolysis using sulfuric acid as a reagent.
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4-Cyano-4′-n-pentylbiphenyl is used in the preparation of 4′-pentylbiphenyl-4-carboxylic acid by acidic hydrolysis using sulfuric acid as a reagent.
Solubility
Miscible with Acetone, chloroform, toluene, acetonitrile, methylene chloride. Immiscible with water.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 22°C to 23°C |
Density | 1.008 |
Boiling Point | 212°C to 215°C (3 mmHg) |
Flash Point | >110°C (230°F) |
Refractive Index | 1.533 |
Quantity | 5 g |
UN Number | UN3276 |
Solubility Information | Miscible with Acetone,chloroform,toluene,acetonitrile,methylene chloride. Immiscible with water. |
Formula Weight | 249.36 |
Percent Purity | 99% |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H302+H312+H332-H315-H319-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H331-H302-H312-H315-H319-H335 Toxic if inhaled. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: NITRILES, LIQUID, TOXIC, N.O.S. |
EINECSNumber | 255-093-2 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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