Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
110-59-8
Molecular Formula
C5H9N
Molecular Weight
83.13 g/mol
Synonym

N-Butyl cyanide; N-Valeronitrile; Butyl cyanide; Valeronitrile; Pentane nitrile

Keywords
Miscellaneous compounds
Chemical Primary Standard
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Valeronitrile (also called pentanenitrile) is an organic nitrile compound with the formula C₅H₉N. It is mainly used as a chemical intermediate in organic synthesis, especially in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other industrial chemicals. It is a colorless liquid with a characteristic odor and must be handled carefully in laboratory or industrial settings.