Valeronitrile, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Valeronitrile is used in the preparation of valeric acid. It is also used to enhance the nitrilase activity in many strains.

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
Valeronitrile is used in the preparation of valeric acid. It is also used to enhance the nitrilase activity in many strains.

Solubility
Soluble in water at 20°C 10g/L. Soluble in alcohol.

Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents, acids, bases and reducing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 110-59-8
• Molecular Formula: C5H9N
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 83.134
• MDL Number: MFCD00001974
• InChI Key: RFFFKMOABOFIDF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: valeronitrile, butyl cyanide, n-valeronitrile, 1-cyanobutane, 1-butyl cyanide, n-butyl cyanide, pentanonitrile, unii-x44h3r47d4, n-butylcyanide, n-pentanenitrile
• PubChem CID: 8061
• IUPAC Name: pentanenitrile
• SMILES: CCCCC#N

• Melting Point: -96°C
• Density: 0.797
• Boiling Point: 139°C to 141°C
• Flash Point: 38°C (100°F)
• Odor: Odorless
• Refractive Index: 1.397
• Quantity: 25 mL
• UN Number: UN1992
• Beilstein: 1736706
• Merck Index: 14,9905
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water at 20°C 10g/L. Soluble in alcohol.
• Formula Weight: 83.13
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Valeronitrile

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