Valeronitrile, 99%

Description

CAS: 110-59-8 | C5H9N | 83.134 g/mol

Valeronitrile is used in the preparation of valeric acid. It is also used to enhance the nitrilase activity in many strains.

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Applications
Valeronitrile is used in the preparation of valeric acid. It is also used to enhance the nitrilase activity in many strains.

Solubility
Soluble in water at 20°C 10g/L. Soluble in alcohol.

Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents, acids, bases and reducing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 110-59-8
• Molecular Formula: C5H9N
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 83.134
• MDL Number: MFCD00001974
• InChI Key: RFFFKMOABOFIDF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: valeronitrile, butyl cyanide, n-valeronitrile, 1-cyanobutane, 1-butyl cyanide, n-butyl cyanide, pentanonitrile, unii-x44h3r47d4, n-butylcyanide, n-pentanenitrile
• PubChem CID: 8061
• IUPAC Name: pentanenitrile
• SMILES: CCCCC#N

• Melting Point: -96°C
• Density: 0.797
• Boiling Point: 139°C to 141°C
• Flash Point: 38°C (100°F)
• Odor: Odorless
• Refractive Index: 1.397
• Quantity: 25 mL
• UN Number: UN1992
• Beilstein: 1736706
• Merck Index: 14,9905
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water at 20°C 10g/L. Soluble in alcohol.
• Formula Weight: 83.13
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Valeronitrile

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H226-H302
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H301-H226 Toxic if swallowed. Flammable liquid and vapor.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243-P264b-P270-P280-P301+P312-P303+P361+P353-P330-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, TOXIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	203-781-8
RTECSNumber	YV8195000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only