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capronitrile

Also known as: 1-CYANOPENTANE, 1-Cyanopentane, Amyl cyanide, CAPROIC NITRILE, CAPRONITRILE, EINECS 211-052-0, HEXANENITRILE, HEXANOIC ACID NITRILE, HEXANONITRILE, Hexanenitrile, Hexanonitril, Hexanonitrile, MFCD00001979, N-AMYL CYANIDE, PENTYLCYANIDE, Pentyl cyanide, Tricapronile, hexanenitrile, n-Caproic nitrile, n-Hexanenitrile

capronitrile (CAS 628-73-9) is a compound in the Nitrogen Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C6H11N and a molecular weight of 97.158 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of −80 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 164.5±3.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 0.8±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 43.3±0.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H226 — Flammable liquid and vapour, H302 — Harmful if swallowed and H315 — Causes skin irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
628-73-9
Jingsj CID
J-1325699-5
Molecular Formula
C6H11N
Molecular Weight
97.158 g/mol
Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Last updated
8/21/2026
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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point−80 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point164.5±3.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density0.8±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point43.3±0.0 °C
Exact Mass97.089149
PSA23.79000
LogP1.68
Vapor Pressure2.0±0.3 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index1.407

GHS Safety & Compliance

Flammable / IrritantSignal word: Warning
  • H226 — Flammable liquid and vapour
  • H302 — Harmful if swallowed
  • H315 — Causes skin irritation
  • H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
  • H335 — May cause respiratory irritation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of capronitrile?

The CAS number of capronitrile is 628-73-9.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of capronitrile?

capronitrile has molecular formula C6H11N and molecular weight 97.158 g/mol.

Is capronitrile hazardous?

capronitrile has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H226 — Flammable liquid and vapour; H302 — Harmful if swallowed; H315 — Causes skin irritation.

What are the upstream and downstream products of capronitrile?

For capronitrile, Upstream Products: Hexylamine, 1-Iodopentane, Hexanal; Downstream Products: 6-Hexadecanone, Hexanophenone, 2,2-Dichlorohexanoic acid.

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How to cite: Jingsj. "capronitrile (CAS 628-73-9)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-1325699-5 (accessed 2026-11-06).

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