Isobutyronitrile, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Used in the synthesis of gasoline additives, as a catalyst in the production of polyethylene.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Used in the synthesis of gasoline additives, as a catalyst in the production of polyethylene.

Solubility
Soluble in water 35g/L (20°C).

Notes
Store in cool. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from oxidizing agent.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 78-82-0
• Molecular Formula: C4H7N
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 69.107
• MDL Number: MFCD00001873
• InChI Key: LRDFRRGEGBBSRN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: isobutyronitrile, isopropyl cyanide, propanenitrile, 2-methyl, 2-methylpropionitrile, isopropylnitrile, 2-cyanopropane, dimethylacetonitrile, isopropyl nitrile, 1-cyano-1-methylethane, isopropylkyanid
• PubChem CID: 6559
• ChEBI: CHEBI:28638
• IUPAC Name: 2-methylpropanenitrile
• SMILES: CC(C)C#N

• Melting Point: -72°C
• Density: 0.77
• Boiling Point: 103°C to 104°C
• Flash Point: 8°C (46°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.374
• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₂CHCN
• Quantity: 1000 mL
• UN Number: UN2284
• Beilstein: 1340512
• Merck Index: 14,5156
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water 35g/L (20°C).
• Formula Weight: 69.11
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Isobutyronitrile

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H225-H300+H330-H311-H371
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H225-H301-H311-H330 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Fatal if inhaled.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P284-P301+P310-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P309+P311-P310-P312-P330-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: ISOBUTYRONITRILE
EINECSNumber	201-147-5
RTECSNumber	TZ4900000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only