Decanonitrile

Synonym(s):Capric acid nitrile;Decanonitrile

clear colorless liquid

Decanenitrile is a building block and a starting material in the preparation of diketones and ketoenamides.

The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 64, p. 3544, 1999 DOI: 10.1021/jo982317b
Synthesis, p. 943, 1992 DOI: 10.1055/s-1992-26271

Decanonitrile is produced From Decyl bromide plus Sodium cyanide.

Melting point:	-15 °C
Boiling point:	241-243 °C
Density	0.81
Flash point:	241-243°C
refractive index	1.4300
storage temp.	Store below +30°C.
solubility	slightly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.
form	clear liquid
color	Colorless to Light yellow to Light orange
Odor	Powerful, somewhat musty-fatty, Walnutlike odor
Stability:	Decomposes in acid aqueous media, but is comparatively stable in alkali.
CAS DataBase Reference	1975-78-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	Decanenitrile (1975-78-6)

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H227:Flammable liquids H301:Acute toxicity,oral H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P321:Specific treatment (see … on this label). P370+P378:In case of fire: Use … for extinction. P405:Store locked up. P403+P235:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P501:Dispose of contents/container to..…