Product Identification

Product Name

Isobutyl cyanide

Synonyms

3-Methylbutanenitrile
Isoamylnitrile
Isobutyl cyanide
Isovaleronitrile

CAS

625-28-5

Formula

C5H9N

Molecular Weight

83.15

EINECS

210-884-1

RTECS

NY1750000

RTECS Class

Other

Beilstein/Gmelin

1734239

Beilstein Reference

4-02-00-00902

Physical and Chemical Properties

Solubility in water

Soluble

Melting Point

-101

Boiling Point

129

Vapor Pressure

11.2 (25 C)

Density

0.795 g/mL (25 C)

Partition Coefficient

.96

Heat Of Vaporization

35.1 kJ/mol

Heat Of Combustion

-3248 kJ/mol

Usage

Synthesis of other chemicals.

Refractive Index

1.393 (20 C)

First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Seek medical assistance.

Inhalation

Move victim to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult. Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes.

Skin

Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. In case of contact with substance, immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes. Wash skin with soap and water.

Eyes

In case of contact with substance, immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes.

Handling and Storage

Storage

Keep tightly closed.

Hazards Identification

Inhalation

May be fatal. May cause irritatior or burns. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation.

Skin

See inhalation.

Eyes

See inhalation.

Ingestion

See inhalation.

Hazards

Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along ground and collect in low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks). Vapor explosion and poison hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers.

EC Risk Phrase

10 22 36/37/38

EC Safety Phrase

26 36

UN (DOT)

1992

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection

Wear appropriate protective gloves, clothing and goggles.

Respirators

Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

Exposure Effects

Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Target organ(s): Blood.

Poison Class

3

Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point

28

Fire Fighting

Extinguish using Water spray. Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or appropriate foam. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.

Fire Potential

HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks

Make no contact with the spilled material. Fully encapsulating, vapor protective clothing should be worn for spills and leaks with no fire. ELIMINATE all ignition sources and ground all equipment. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. A vapor suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors. Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to containers. Use clean non-sparking tools to collect absorbed material.

Stability and Reactivity

Stability

Stable at normal temperatures and pressures.

Incompatibilities

Strong oxidizing agents.

Decomposition

Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide, Nitrogen oxides.

Combustion Products

Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.

Transport Information

UN Number

1992

Hazard Class

3

Packing Group

III