| Identification | More | [Name]
CYCLOPENTANECARBONITRILE | [CAS]
4254-02-8 | [Synonyms]
CYANOCYCLOPENTANE
CYCLOPENTANECARBONITRILE
CYCLOPENTYL CYANIDE
TIMTEC-BB SBB008886
Cyanocyclopentane, Cyclopentyl cyanide | [EINECS(EC#)]
224-229-2 | [Molecular Formula]
C6H9N | [MDL Number]
MFCD00013741 | [Molecular Weight]
95.14 | [MOL File]
4254-02-8.mol |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Appearance]
Clear colorless to faintly yellow liquid | [Melting point ]
−76 °C(lit.)
| [Boiling point ]
67-68 °C10 mm Hg(lit.)
| [density ]
0.912 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
| [refractive index ]
n20/D 1.441(lit.)
| [Fp ]
132 °F
| [solubility ]
Miscible with toluene. | [form ]
clear liquid | [color ]
Colorless to Almost colorless | [BRN ]
1098717 | [Exposure limits]
NIOSH: IDLH 25 mg/m3 | [CAS DataBase Reference]
4254-02-8(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| Safety Data | Back Directory | [Hazard Codes ]
T | [Risk Statements ]
R25:Toxic if swallowed.
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin . | [Safety Statements ]
S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice .
S45:In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible) . | [RIDADR ]
UN 1992 3/PG 3
| [WGK Germany ]
3
| [HazardClass ]
6.1 | [PackingGroup ]
II | [HS Code ]
29269090 |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Chemical Properties]
Clear colorless to faintly yellow liquid | [Uses]
Cyano substituted cyclopentane which can be converted into cyanohydrin glucosides by Passiflora morifolia and Turnera angustifolia. | [General Description]
Cyclopentanecarbonitrile is an alicyclic nitrile. | [Purification Methods]
Dissolve the nitrile in Et2O, wash it thoroughly with saturated aqueous K2CO3, dry (MgSO4) and distil it through a 10 cm Vigreux column (p 11). [McElvain & Stern J Am Chem Soc 77 457 1955, Bailey & Daly J Am Chem Soc 81 5397 1959, Beilstein 9 IV 14.] |
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