Pivaloylacetonitrile
Also known as: 4,4-Dimethyl-3-oxopentanenitrile, 4,4-Dimethyl-3-oxovaleronitrile, 4,4-Dimethyl-3-oxo-pentanenitrile, 4,4-dimethyl-3-O E nitrile, 1-Cyano-3,3-dimethyl-2-butanone, 1-Cyanopinacolone, Cyanopinacolone, Pentanenitrile, 4,4-dimethyl-3-oxo-, Trimethylacetylacetonitrile, Pyvaolylacetonitrile, Pivaloylacetonitrile, 98%, Pivaloylacetonitrile, 97%
Pivaloylacetonitrile (CAS 59997-51-2) is a compound in the Nitrogen Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C7H11NO and a molecular weight of 125.168 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 66-69 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 236.0±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 59.5±19.8 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H301 — Toxic if swallowed. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 59997-51-2
- Jingsj CID
- J-29526-4
- Molecular Formula
- C7H11NO
- Molecular Weight
- 125.168 g/mol
- Category
- Nitrogen Compounds
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 66-69 °C(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 236.0±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 59.5±19.8 °C |
| Exact Mass | 125.084061 |
| PSA | 40.86000 |
| LogP | 0.55 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±0.4 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.424 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H301 — Toxic if swallowed
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2926909090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | HS:2926909090 other nitrile-function compounds VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:none MFN tariff:6.5% General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Pivaloylacetonitrile?
The CAS number of Pivaloylacetonitrile is 59997-51-2.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Pivaloylacetonitrile?
Pivaloylacetonitrile has molecular formula C7H11NO and molecular weight 125.168 g/mol.
Is Pivaloylacetonitrile hazardous?
Pivaloylacetonitrile has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H301 — Toxic if swallowed.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Pivaloylacetonitrile?
For Pivaloylacetonitrile, Upstream Products: Methyl pivalate, Acetonitrile, Pinacolone; Downstream Products: 3-Amino-5-tert-butylisoxazole, 5-(tert-Butyl)-2-(pyridin-4-yl)furan-3-amine, Ethyl 3-amino-5-(tert-butyl)-1H-pyrrole-2-carboxylate.
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How to cite: Jingsj. "Pivaloylacetonitrile (CAS 59997-51-2)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-29526-4 (accessed 2026-11-06).
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