N-OCTYL CYANIDE
Synonym(s):Octyl cyanide;Pelargononitrile
- CAS NO.:2243-27-8
- Empirical Formula: C9H17N
- Molecular Weight: 139.24
- MDL number: MFCD00001985
- EINECS: 218-808-9
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-01-13 11:24:29
What is N-OCTYL CYANIDE?
Chemical properties
Clear yellow to orange liquid
The Uses of N-OCTYL CYANIDE
Nonanenitrile was used as an organic nitrogen standard in the determination of a quantitative method for the speciation of ON within ambient atmospheric aerosol.
Synthesis Reference(s)
Journal of the American Chemical Society, 93, p. 195, 1971 DOI: 10.1021/ja00730a033
The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 64, p. 3544, 1999 DOI: 10.1021/jo982317b
Tetrahedron Letters, 28, p. 295, 1987 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(00)95711-3
Safety Profile
Moderately toxic by ingestion.When heated to decomposition it emits toxic vapors ofNOx and CNí.
Purification Methods
Stir the nitrile with P2O5 (~5%), distil it from P2O5 and redistil it under a vacuum. IR should have CN but no OH bands. [Beilstein 2 IV 1204.]
Properties of N-OCTYL CYANIDE
| Melting point: | -35 °C |
| Boiling point: | 224 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 0.786 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| vapor density | 4.6 (vs air) |
| refractive index | n |
| Flash point: | 178 °F |
| Water Solubility | Insoluble in water |
| form | clear liquid |
| color | Colorless to Light orange to Yellow |
| BRN | 1746339 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 2243-27-8(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Nonanenitrile (2243-27-8) |
Safety information for N-OCTYL CYANIDE
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H227:Flammable liquids 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. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P370+P378:In case of fire: Use … for extinction. P403+P235:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P501:Dispose of contents/container to..… |
Computed Descriptors for N-OCTYL CYANIDE
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