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Chemical structure of Bromopyruvic acid | 1113-59-3
CAS: 109-74-0
SKU: S2114
Butyronitrile | SKU: S2114
Synonyms: n-Butyronitrile; Propyl cyanide; 1-Cyanopropane
Chemical structure of Bromopyruvic acid | 1113-59-3
Butyronitrile is a colorless nitrile solvent that Sarchem Labs supplies for specialty-electrolyte manufacturing and organic synthesis applications. It’s a recognized component in dye-sensitized solar cell electrolyte formulations as well as a standard organic synthesis solvent — but it carries a severe inhalation-toxicity profile that requires strict handling controls. Every lot ships with a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet.
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Specifications

Boiling Point115–117°C (lit.)
Melting Point−112°C (lit.)
Density0.794 g/mL at 25°C (lit.)
ColorColorless
Linear FormulaCH3CH2CH2CN
Formula Weight69.11
Physical FormClear liquid
Chemical Name or MaterialButyronitrile
UN NumberUN2411
Molecular Weight69.11 g/mol
SMILES StringCCCC#N
Refractive Indexn20/D 1.384
CAS Number109-74-0
EC Number203-700-6
NACRESNA.22
PubChem Substance ID329752020
UNSPSC Code12352100
MDL NumberMFCD00001968
InChI1S/C4H7N/c1-2-3-4-5/h2-3H2,1H3
InChI KeyKVNRLNFWIYMESJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Beilstein/REAXYS Number1361452
Quality Level100
Reference GradePurum, ≥99.0% (GC)
ApplicationsDye-sensitized solar cell electrolyte manufacturing

Applications

Dye-sensitized solar cell electrolyte manufacturing
Organic synthesis solvent
High-temperature/high-pressure reaction chemistry research
Specialty-chemical intermediate manufacturing

Product Description

What is Butyronitrile?

Butyronitrile is a straight-chain aliphatic nitrile — a four-carbon chain terminating in a nitrile (cyano) group. Its polar-aprotic character and moderate boiling point make it a useful solvent in specialty electrochemical formulations, and it’s been used as a model compound in fundamental studies of vapor-deposited molecular glasses and high-temperature reaction kinetics.

Uses of Butyronitrile

Butyronitrile’s most notable manufacturing application is as an electrolyte-solvent component in dye-sensitized solar cell formulations, where its properties support efficient ion transport. It’s also used as a general organic synthesis solvent, and has been studied in high-temperature, high-pressure water hydrolysis research relevant to green-chemistry and supercritical-fluid process development.

Safety Information

CRITICAL: This compound is classified H330 — Fatal if inhaled. Sarchem’s live page currently has zero safety information for this product.

  • Signal Word: Danger | Hazard Statements: H225 (Highly flammable liquid and vapor), H301+H311 (Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin), H330 (Fatal if inhaled)
  • Storage Class: 3 – Flammable Liquids | Flash Point: 22°C
  • PPE: Full chemical-resistant protective clothing, gloves, faceshield/goggles, respirator (type ABEK) — fume hood mandatory; inhalation exposure must be prevented entirely
  • Handling: Use only in a well-ventilated fume hood; have an emergency response plan in place given the fatal-if-inhaled classification

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FAQs: Butyronitrile

Mainly as an electrolyte-solvent component in dye-sensitized solar cell manufacturing, and as a general organic synthesis solvent.

Extremely — it's classified Danger and carries an H330 hazard statement, meaning it can be fatal if inhaled, in addition to being highly flammable and toxic via oral/dermal exposure. Use only in a fume hood with full respiratory protection.

This is a medical emergency given its H330 classification — follow your facility's emergency response and medical procedures immediately; move to fresh air and seek medical attention.

CH3CH2CH2CN (C4H7N), molecular weight 69.11 g/mol.

Yes, for every lot (SKU S2114) — please ensure the SDS is easily accessible given the severity of this compound's hazard profile.