Description

Valeronitrile is a versatile five-carbon nitrile compound, also known as butyl cyanide, serving as a critical intermediate in organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, where the nitrile group can be selectively transformed into various carboxylic acid derivatives, amides, or amines, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This chemical is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to synthesize active ingredients, fine chemicals, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing valeric acid or pentylamine moieties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require a C5-chain nitrile precursor.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in laboratories and pilot plants for nucleophilic addition reactions, hydrolysis to valeric acid, or reduction to pentylamine.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for the production of corrosion inhibitors, plasticizers, and specialty solvents.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for synthesizing certain esters and aroma compounds, following strict purification protocols.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of novel polymers and resins.

Basic Information

Product Name	Valeronitrile
CAS No.	110-59-8
Molecular Formula	C5H9N
Molecular Weight	83.13 g/mol
Synonyms	Butyl cyanide; Pentanenitrile; n-Butyl cyanide; 1-Cyanobutane; Valeric acid nitrile; Propylacetonitrile; NC(CH2)3CH3
EINECS	203-781-8

Quality Control

Our Valeronitrile is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality protocols are designed to meet the rigorous standards required for research and industrial synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids, strong oxidizing agents, and strong bases. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C. The container should be kept tightly sealed to minimize moisture absorption and prevent evaporation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.397 - 1.401
Density (20°C)	0.795 - 0.805 g/mL
Boiling Point	140 - 142 °C

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