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CN

8.18783

Decanonitrile

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

Decanonitrile, Capric acid nitrile

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)8CN
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
153.26
UNSPSC Code:
12352117
EC Index Number:
217-830-6
NACRES:
NA.22
MDL number:
Assay:
≥98.0% (GC)
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Quality Level

assay

≥98.0% (GC)

mp

-18 °C

transition temp

flash point 97 °C

density

0.81 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

SMILES string

N#CCCCCCCCCC

InChI

1S/C10H19N/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11/h2-9H2,1H3

InChI key

HBZDPWBWBJMYRY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Decanonitrile, an organic compound with a nitrile group, plays a vital role in organic synthesis. The nitrile group is highly polar, making it a good electrophilic center. It can participate in nucleophilic attack, often serving as a key intermediate in the formation of other functional groups such as ketones, carboxylic acids, and amines. Additionally, decanonitrile acts as a precursor in the production of polyamides.

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 98.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.818 - 0.820
Identity (IR): passes test


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Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

206.6 °F - Pensky-Martens closed cup

flash_point_c

97 °C - Pensky-Martens closed cup



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Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
818783010004022536445588