Uses
9-Octadecenenitrile is used in the production of biofuel and biochar by thermal pyrolysis of linseed seed. It is also used as a fatty nitrile solvent for agricultural formulations.
Definition
ChEBI: Oleonitrile is a fatty nitrile obtained by formal condensation of oleic acid with ammonia. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a fatty nitrile and an olefinic compound. It is functionally related to an oleic acid.
Safety Profile
Low toxicity by ingestion andintraperitoneal routes. When heated to decomposition itemits toxic vapors of NOx.
