- Source: Butyronitrile
Butyronitrile or butanenitrile or propyl cyanide, is a nitrile with the formula C3H7CN. This colorless liquid is miscible with most polar organic solvents.
Uses
Butyronitrile is mainly used as a precursor to the poultry drug amprolium.
It also has recognized use in the synthesis of Etifelmine.
Synthesis
Butyronitrile is prepared industrially by the ammoxidation of n-butanol:
C3H7CH2OH + NH3 + O2 → C3H7CN + 3 H2O
Occurrence in space
Butyronitrile has been detected in the Large Molecule Heimat in Sagittarius B2 cloud along with other complex organic molecules.
References
External links
NIST Chemistry WebBook page for C4H7N
CDC - NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Butyronitrile
- Interstellar medium
- Ethanol
- Organic compound
- Water
- Methanol
- Butyramide
- Outer space
- Molecule
- Graphene
