Isobutyronitrile
[CAS# 78-82-0]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical pesticide >> Insecticide intermediate
• Name: Isobutyronitrile
• Synonyms: 2-Methylpropionitrile; Isopropyl cyanide
• Molecular Formula: C₄H₇N
• Molecular Weight: 69.11
• CAS Registry Number: 78-82-0
• EC Number: 201-147-5

Properties

• Density: 0.76
• Melting point: -72 ºC
• Boiling point: 107-108 ºC
• Refractive index: 1.372-1.374
• Flash point: 8 ºC
• Water solubility: 35 g/L (20 ºC)

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: F;T
• Risk Codes: R11;R23/24/25
• Safety Description: S16;S23;S24/25

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H311
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	2	H225
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H331
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	2	H300
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H301
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	2	H330
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	2	H371
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	2	H310
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	1	H370
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	1	H224

• Transport Information: UN 2284