3-Methylbutanenitrile

CAS NO.：625-28-5
Empirical Formula: C5H9N
Molecular Weight: 83.13
MDL number: MFCD00001944
EINECS: 210-884-1
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-12-22 17:53:22

What is 3-Methylbutanenitrile ?

The Uses of 3-Methylbutanenitrile

Isovaleronitrile was used in the synthesis of a new type of nitrilase, arylacetonitrilase by Alcaligenes faecalis JM3 cells.

Definition

ChEBI: Isovaleronitrile is an aliphatic nitrile that is 2-methylpropane substituted by a cyano group at position 1. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is an aliphatic nitrile and a volatile organic compound.

General Description

Isovaleronitrile induced Rhodococcus ATCC 39484 produced a nitrilase.

Properties of 3-Methylbutanenitrile

Melting point:	-100.8°C
Boiling point:	128-130 °C730 mm Hg(lit.)
Density	0.795 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.393(lit.)
Flash point:	83 °F
solubility	Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
form	Liquid
color	Clear colorless
Dielectric constant	13.3（23℃）
CAS DataBase Reference	625-28-5(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Butanenitrile, 3-methyl-(625-28-5)
EPA Substance Registry System	Butanenitrile, 3-methyl- (625-28-5)

Safety information for 3-Methylbutanenitrile

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Flame Flammables GHS02 Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06
GHS Hazard Statements	H226:Flammable liquids H301:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.