Hexanenitrile

• Formula: C₆H₁₁N
• Molecular weight: 97.1582
• IUPAC Standard InChI: InChI=1S/C6H11N/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7/h2-5H2,1H3 Copy

  
• IUPAC Standard InChIKey: AILKHAQXUAOOFU-UHFFFAOYSA-N Copy
• CAS Registry Number: 628-73-9
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• Other names: Capronitrile; Hexanonitrile; Pentyl cyanide; Tricapronile; 1-Cyanopentane; n-Amyl cyanide; n-Caproic nitrile; n-Capronitrile; n-Pentyl cyanide; NSC 1076
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Gas phase ion energetics data

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Data compiled as indicated in comments:
MM - Michael M. Meot-Ner (Mautner)
RDSH - Henry M. Rosenstock, Keith Draxl, Bruce W. Steiner, and John T. Herron

Proton affinity at 298K

Appearance energy determinations

Mass spectrum (electron ionization)

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Spectrum

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Gas Chromatography

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Kovats' RI, non-polar column, isothermal

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Van Den Dool and Kratz RI, non-polar column, temperature ramp

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Normal alkane RI, non-polar column, isothermal

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Normal alkane RI, non-polar column, temperature ramp

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Normal alkane RI, non-polar column, custom temperature program

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Normal alkane RI, polar column, temperature ramp

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References

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Notes

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  AE	Appearance energy

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