Description

Methylenaminoacetonitrile is a versatile organic nitrile compound with the CAS registry number 109-82-0. It serves as a valuable synthetic intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. This compound is particularly sought after by research and development teams and process chemists in the fine chemical and pharmaceutical industries for constructing complex molecular frameworks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including potential antiviral and anticancer agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for dyes, pigments, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Heterocyclic Chemistry: Employed in the construction of pyrimidine, pyridine, and other nitrogen-containing heterocycles important in medicinal chemistry.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a reagent in palladium-catalyzed and other metal-mediated coupling reactions to form carbon-carbon bonds.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and novel compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methylenaminoacetonitrile
CAS No.	109-82-0
Molecular Formula	C₃H₄N₂
Molecular Weight	68.08 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Methylenamino)acetonitrile; N-(Cyanomethyl)methanimine; Formaldehyde cyanomethylimine; Aminoacetonitrile, N-methylene-; Glycinonitrile, N-methylene-; Methanimine, N-(cyanomethyl)-; (Methylenamino)acetonitrile
EINECS	203-710-4

Quality Control

Our Methylenaminoacetonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its nitrile functionality, it should be stored separately from strong acids, strong bases, and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.