Dodecanenitrile

Synonym(s):Lauronitrile;Undecyl cyanide

CAS NO.：2437-25-4
Empirical Formula: C12H23N
Molecular Weight: 181.32
MDL number: MFCD00001946
EINECS: 219-440-1
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2025-08-28 17:34:51

What is Dodecanenitrile?

Chemical properties

CLEAR YELLOW LIQUID

Definition

ChEBI: Dodecanenitrile is a nitrile.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Tetrahedron Letters, 28, p. 295, 1987 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(00)95711-3

General Description

It is common practise to name the Nitrile by the name of the acid which can be formed by acid hydrolysis of the Nitrile. The Nitriie with 12 Carbon atoms (total) will, therefore, be a DODECANOIC NITRILE or LAURIC NITRILE. It has ken suggested for use in perfume compositions as a powerful fragrance-diffusing agent in soap perfumes, and as a modifier in topnotc compositions where aldchydes, woodnotes or green notes are predominant. However, it does not perform like Dodecanal (Aldehyde C-12) and should not be considered as a replacement for that aldehyde. Dodecanenitrile is produced (many methods) e. g.: from Undecyl bromide and Potassium cyanide.

Flammability and Explosibility

Not classified

Properties of Dodecanenitrile

Melting point:	4°C
Boiling point:	198 °C100 mm Hg(lit.)
Density	0.827 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor pressure	13.332hPa at 140.47℃
refractive index	n20/D 1.436(lit.)
Flash point:	>230 °F
storage temp.	Store below +30°C.
form	clear liquid
color	Colorless to Light yellow to Light orange
Specific Gravity	0.83
Odor	at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. dry citrus orange peel metallic spicy
Water Solubility	Insoluble in water.
BRN	970348
Exposure limits	NIOSH: IDLH 25 mg/m3
Dielectric constant	10.109999999999999
CAS DataBase Reference	2437-25-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Dodecanenitrile(2437-25-4)
EPA Substance Registry System	Dodecanenitrile (2437-25-4)

Safety information for Dodecanenitrile

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 Environment GHS09
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral H312:Acute toxicity,dermal H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H332:Acute toxicity,inhalation H400:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard H410:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P321:Specific treatment (see … on this label). P332+P313:IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.