Description
Butyl cyanide ; (n-butyl cyanide)
| CAS | 110-59-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H9N |
| Molecular Weight | 83.13 |
| Shelf Life | 60 Months |
| Physical Properties | |||
| Physical State at 20 °C | Liquid | Colour | Clear Colorless |
| Melting Point/ Freezing Point [°C] | 96 °C | Auto-Ignition Temperature [°C] | 520 °C |
| Flammability (Solid, Gas) | Flammable | Flash Point [°C] | 40 °C |
| Boiling Point [°C] | 139 – 141 °C | Initial Boiling Point [°C] | 139 °C |
| Final Boiling Point [°C] | 141 °C | Vapour Pressure [20°C] | 7.1 hPa at 20 °C |
| Vapour Density | 2.8 | Density [g/cm3] | 0.795 |
| Specifications | |||
| Appearance | Clear colourless liquid | Assay (By Gc) | Min 98% |
| Density (D20°C/4°C) | 0.798 – 0.800 | ||
| Dangerous Goods Information | |||
| UN Number | 1992 | DG Class | 3,6.1 |
| Safety Information & Hazard Symbols | |
| Symbol | GHS02, GHS06 |
| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statement | H226-H301 |
| Precaution Statement | P301 + P310 |















