4-PHENYLBUTYRONITRILE

CAS NO.：2046-18-6
Empirical Formula: C10H11N
Molecular Weight: 145.2
MDL number: MFCD00001973
EINECS: 218-068-7
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-01-13 11:13:04

What is 4-PHENYLBUTYRONITRILE?

The Uses of 4-PHENYLBUTYRONITRILE

4-Phenylbutyronitrile was used in the synthesis of light aliphatic nitriles and styrene derivatives.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Journal of the American Chemical Society, 106, p. 6075, 1984 DOI: 10.1021/ja00332a052
Synthetic Communications, 23, p. 2323, 1993 DOI: 10.1080/00397919308013790
Tetrahedron Letters, 13, p. 1929, 1972

Properties of 4-PHENYLBUTYRONITRILE

Boiling point:	97-99 °C/1.7 mmHg (lit.)
Density	0.973 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.5143(lit.)
Flash point:	>230 °F
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
form	clear liquid
color	Colorless to Red to Green
BRN	2043002
Exposure limits	NIOSH: IDLH 25 mg/m3
CAS DataBase Reference	2046-18-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	Benzenebutanenitrile (2046-18-6)

Safety information for 4-PHENYLBUTYRONITRILE

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. 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. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.