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2-PHENYLBUTYRONITRILE

Synonym(s):α-Ethylphenylacetonitrile

  • CAS NO.:769-68-6
  • Empirical Formula: C10H11N
  • Molecular Weight: 145.2
  • MDL number: MFCD00001876
  • EINECS: 212-213-8
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2023-04-23 13:52:06
2-PHENYLBUTYRONITRILE Structural

What is 2-PHENYLBUTYRONITRILE?

The Uses of 2-PHENYLBUTYRONITRILE

2-Phenylbutyronitrile is an intermediate in synthesizing rac-Glutethimide (G598150), a hypnotic sedative which was once used to treat insomnia. When taken with codeine, it has an intense euphoric effect on the subject due to the body’s increased ability to convert codeine to morphine.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Tetrahedron Letters, 22, p. 4107, 1981 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(01)82078-5

Properties of 2-PHENYLBUTYRONITRILE

Boiling point: 114-115 °C15 mm Hg(lit.)
Density  0.974 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index  n20/D 1.5086(lit.)
Flash point: 221 °F
storage temp.  Refrigerator, under inert atmosphere
solubility  Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
form  Oil
color  Colourless
Specific Gravity 0.974
CAS DataBase Reference 769-68-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System Benzeneacetonitrile, .alpha.-ethyl- (769-68-6)

Safety information for 2-PHENYLBUTYRONITRILE

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
Precautionary Statement Codes P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling.
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.

Computed Descriptors for 2-PHENYLBUTYRONITRILE

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