STEARONITRILE

Synonym(s):Heptadecyl cyanide

CAS NO.：638-65-3
Empirical Formula: C18H35N
Molecular Weight: 265.48
MDL number: MFCD00001947
EINECS: 211-345-3
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-05-28 01:31:30

What is STEARONITRILE?

The Uses of STEARONITRILE

Stearonitrile was used to study the behaviour of dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine mixed with stearonitrile at the air–water interface by surface pressure–area measurements and by direct visualisation of monolayers by Brewster angle microscopy. It was used to study the phase behaviour of stearic acid mixed with stearonitrile, in bulk and in a monolayer at the air–water interface.

What are the applications of Application

Stearonitrile is used to study the phase behaviour of stearic acid mixed with stearonitrile, in bulk and in a monolayer at the air–water interface.

Definition

ChEBI: Stearonitrile is a fatty nitrile obtained by formal condensation of stearic (octadecanoic) acid with ammonia. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is functionally related to an octadecanoic acid.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Canadian Journal of Chemistry, 45, p. 1014, 1967 DOI: 10.1139/v67-169

General Description

Stearonitrile undergoes W-6 Raney nickel catalyzed hydrogenation reaction. It forms inclusion complexes with urea.

Properties of STEARONITRILE

Melting point:	38-40 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:	274 °C100 mm Hg(lit.)
Density	0.818 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	1.4389
Flash point:	>230 °F
form	powder to crystal
color	White to Almost white
CAS DataBase Reference	638-65-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	Stearonitrile (638-65-3)

Safety information for STEARONITRILE

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
Precautionary Statement Codes	P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.