Butyronitrile

Butyronitrile, or propyl cyanide, is a low molecular weight nitrile with the molecular formula C3H7CN. It is a clear liquid that is miscible with ethanol, diethyl ether and dimethylformamide.

Butyronitrile can be prepared by the controlled cyanation of 1-butanol with ammonia at 300 °C with Ni-Al2O3 catalysts.

Reference

 * Merck Index, 11th Edition, 1597.