Basic information
- Name:
Valeronitrile
- CAS No.:
110-59-8
- Molecular Structure:

- Formula:
- C5H9N
- Molecular Weight:
- 83.13
- Synonyms:
- 1-Butyl cyanide;1-Cyanobutane;Butane, 1-cyano-;Butyl cyanide;n-Butyl cyanide;n-Pentanenitrile;n-Valeronitrile;Pentanenitrile;
- EINECS:
- 203-781-8
- Density:
- 0.795 g/cm3
- Melting Point:
- -96 °C(lit.)
- Boiling Point:
- 141.7 °C at 760 mmHg
- Flash Point:
- 40.6 °C
- Solubility:
- water: 0.1-0.5 g/100 mL at 22.5 °C
- Appearance:
- Clear liquid
- Hazard Symbols:
T- Risk Codes:
- 10-25
- Safety Description:
- 36/37/39-45-16 Details
- Transport Information:
- UN 1992 3/PG 3
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Chemistry
The molecular formula of Valeronitrile(110-59-8) is C5H9N and its formula weight is 83.13.
The density of Valeronitrile(110-59-8) is 0.795 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) and it has a melting point of -96 °C(lit.). The boiling point is 139-141 °C(lit.). The refractive index is about 1.397(lit.). Its flash point is 105 °F.
The chemical synonyms of Valeronitrile(110-59-8) are BUTYL CYANIDE;N-BUTYL CYANIDE;N-VALERONITRILE;NITRILE C5;PENTANITRILE;PENTANE NITRILE;PENTANONITRILE;VALERONITRILE
The molecular structure of Valeronitrile(110-59-8):

The density of Valeronitrile(110-59-8) is 0.795 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) and it has a melting point of -96 °C(lit.). The boiling point is 139-141 °C(lit.). The refractive index is about 1.397(lit.). Its flash point is 105 °F.
The chemical synonyms of Valeronitrile(110-59-8) are BUTYL CYANIDE;N-BUTYL CYANIDE;N-VALERONITRILE;NITRILE C5;PENTANITRILE;PENTANE NITRILE;PENTANONITRILE;VALERONITRILE
The molecular structure of Valeronitrile(110-59-8):

Uses
Valeronitrile is used as building block in organic synthesis.
Toxicity Data With Reference
RTECS#: CAS# 110-59-8: YV8195000
LD50/LC50: RTECS:
CAS# 110-59-8: Oral, mouse: LD50 = 191 mg/kg;
Carcinogenicity: Valeronitrile - Not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
Other: See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
LD50/LC50: RTECS:
CAS# 110-59-8: Oral, mouse: LD50 = 191 mg/kg;
Carcinogenicity: Valeronitrile - Not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
Other: See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Consensus Reports
Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.
Safety Profile
Poison by ingestion. A flammable liquid. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic vapors of NOx.
Hazard Codes T
Risk Statements 10-25
Safety Statements 36/37/39-45-16
RIDADR UN 1992 3/PG 3
WGK Germany 3
RTECS YV8195000
HazardClass 3
PackingGroup III
Hazard Codes T
Risk Statements 10-25
Safety Statements 36/37/39-45-16
RIDADR UN 1992 3/PG 3
WGK Germany 3
RTECS YV8195000
HazardClass 3
PackingGroup III
Specification
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials Strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents, strong acids, strong bases.
Hazardous Decomposition Products Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen.
Hazardous Polymerization Has not been reported.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials Strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents, strong acids, strong bases.
Hazardous Decomposition Products Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen.
Hazardous Polymerization Has not been reported.

