Butyronitrile is a chemical compound with the formula C4H7N. It is a colorless liquid that has a faint odor and is primarily used as a solvent in various industrial applications. Butyronitrile is also utilized in the production of pharmaceuticals and other organic compounds. This compound belongs to the class of nitriles, which are characterized by the presence of a cyano group (-C≡N). Butyronitrile can be produced through the reaction of butyric acid with sodium cyanide or by other synthetic methods. Its properties make it valuable in chemical synthesis and research.