| Name | Isobutyl cyanide |
| Synonyms | Isovaleronitrile Isobutyl cyanide 3-methyl-butyronitril 3-Methylbutyronitrile 3-methyl-butanenitril 3-Methylbutanenitrile 3-methyl-butyronitrile Butanenitrile,3-methyl- Butyronitrile, 2-methyl- 2-methylbutanesecondarymononitrile 2-Methylbutane secondary mononitrile |
| CAS | 625-28-5 |
| EINECS | 210-884-1 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C5H9N/c1-5(2)3-4-6/h5H,3H2,1-2H3 |
| InChIKey | QHDRKFYEGYYIIK-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Molecular Formula | C5H9N |
| Molar Mass | 83.13 |
| Density | 0.795g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
| Melting Point | -100.8°C |
| Boling Point | 128-130°C730mm Hg(lit.) |
| Flash Point | 83°F |
| Vapor Presure | 11.2mmHg at 25°C |
| Appearance | Liquid |
| Color | Clear colorless |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.393(lit.) |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Density 0.795 boiling point 128-130 ° C. (730 mmHg) refractive index 1.393 flash point 83 ° F. |
| Hazard Symbols | Xn - Harmful![]() |
| Risk Codes | R10 - Flammable R22 - Harmful if swallowed R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
| Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. |
| UN IDs | UN 1992 3/PG 3 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | NY1750000 |
| HS Code | 29269095 |
| Hazard Class | 3.2 |
| Packing Group | III |
| NIST chemical information | information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
| Application | isopentanenitrile can be used as an intermediate in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical intermediates for the synthesis of laboratory research and development process and pharmaceutical chemistry. |
| category | toxic substances |
| toxicity grade | high toxicity |
| Acute toxicity | Reference range inhalation-mouse LC50: 377 mg/m3/4 h |
| flammability hazard characteristics | open flame flammable; High heat releases toxic nitrogen oxides and cyanide gases |
| storage and transportation characteristics | The warehouse is ventilated and dried at low temperature, separate storage of food additives |
| fire extinguishing agent | foam, water mist, dry powder, sand; disabled acid-base extinguishing agent |