4-Bromobutyronitrile, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

4-bromobutyronitrile is used as a precursor for the preparation of cylopropyl cyanide. Its derivative, 4-Bromo-2,2-Diphenyl Butyronitrile is used as an intermediate for loperamide.

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Applications
4-bromobutyronitrile is used as a precursor for the preparation of cylopropyl cyanide. Its derivative, 4-Bromo-2,2-Diphenyl Butyronitrile is used as an intermediate for loperamide.

Solubility
Miscible with toluene and benzene. Immiscible with water.

Notes
Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong acids, strong bases, strong oxidizing agents and strong reducing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 5332-06-9
• Molecular Formula: C4H6BrN
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 148.00
• MDL Number: MFCD00001971
• InChI Key: CQPGDDAKTTWVDD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 4-bromobutyronitrile, butanenitrile, 4-bromo, 1-bromo-3-cyanopropane, 3-bromopropyl cyanide, 3-cyanopropyl bromide, gamma-bromobutyronitrile, butyronitrile, 4-bromo, usaf do-6, 4-bromo butyronitrile, trimethylene bromocyanide
• PubChem CID: 21412
• IUPAC Name: 4-bromobutanenitrile
• SMILES: C(CC#N)CBr

• Density: 1.491
• Boiling Point: 204°C to 206°C
• Flash Point: 103°C (217°F)
• Odor: Odorless
• Refractive Index: 1.478
• Quantity: 250 g
• UN Number: UN3276
• Beilstein: 956577
• Solubility Information: Miscible with toluene and benzene. Immiscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 148.01
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: 4-Bromobutyronitrile

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302+H312+H332
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H302-H312-H332-H315-H319 Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Harmful if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P312-P330-P363-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: NITRILES, LIQUID, TOXIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	226-236-6
RTECSNumber	ET8925000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Keep cold

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only