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)
• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₂CHCN
• Refractive Index: 1.374
• 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

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