Glutaronitrile, 99%

Product Code. 11480068

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar B23663.09

Description

CAS: 544-13-8 | C5H6N2 | 94.117 g/mol

It can be used for the conversion, by exchange, of carboxylic acids to nitriles, by heating in the presence of phosphoric acid. The equilibrium is displaced by cyclization to glutarimide. It is also used in the preparation of dicarbonyl compounds.

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Applications
It can be used for the conversion, by exchange, of carboxylic acids to nitriles, by heating in the presence of phosphoric acid. The equilibrium is displaced by cyclization to glutarimide. It is also used in the preparation of dicarbonyl compounds.

Solubility
Soluble in water, alcohol and chloroform.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Protect from water/moisture and oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 544-13-8
• Molecular Formula: C5H6N2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 94.117
• MDL Number: MFCD00001970
• InChI Key: ZTOMUSMDRMJOTH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: glutaronitrile, 1,3-dicyanopropane, glutarodinitrile, glutaric acid dinitrile, 1,3-trimethylenedinitrile, pyrotartaric acid nitrile, glutaronitrle, unii-01zi68f3cq, trimethylene dicyanide, glutaric dinitrile
• PubChem CID: 10994
• IUPAC Name: pentanedinitrile
• SMILES: C(CC#N)CC#N

• Melting Point: -29°C
• Boiling Point: 286°C to 288°C
• Flash Point: 112°C (234°F)
• Quantity: 10 g
• UN Number: UN3276
• Beilstein: 1738385
• Merck Index: 14,4474
• Formula Weight: 94.12
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Glutaronitrile

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Glutaronitrile

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H332-Harmful if inhaled.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Pentanedinitrile

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only