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BUTYRONITRILE Structure

BUTYRONITRILE

Chemical Properties

Melting point −112 °C(lit.)
Boiling point 115-117 °C(lit.)
Density  0.794 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor density  2.4 (vs air)
vapor pressure  23 mm Hg ( 25 °C)
refractive index  n20/D 1.384(lit.)
Flash point 62 °F
storage temp.  Flammables area
solubility  slightly soluble in water; soluble in alcohol, ether and dimethylformamide
form  Liquid
color  Clear
Water Solubility  Miscible with benzene, alcohol, ether and dimethylformamide. Slightly soluble in water.
Merck  14,1597
BRN  1361452
Exposure limits TLV-TWA 22.5 mg/m3 (8 ppm) (NIOSH).
Dielectric constant 20.7(21℃)
Stability Stable. Combustible. Substances to be avoided include strong acids, strong bases, strong oxidizing agents and strong reducing agents.
LogP 0.401 at 30℃
CAS DataBase Reference 109-74-0(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System Butanenitrile (109-74-0)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes  T,F
Risk Statements  10-23/24/25-11
Safety Statements  45-63-36/37-16
RIDADR  UN 2411 3/PG 2
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  ET8750000
Autoignition Temperature 910 °F
Hazard Note  Toxic
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  3
PackingGroup  II
HS Code  29269095
Hazardous Substances Data 109-74-0(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity LD50 orally in rats: 0.14 g/kg (Smyth)

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Usage And Synthesis