Description

Octanenitrile (CAS NO 124-12-9) is a versatile medium-chain aliphatic nitrile, serving as a critical intermediate in organic synthesis and specialty chemical manufacturing. Its value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, offering both a hydrophobic alkyl chain and a reactive cyano group for constructing more complex molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and industrial chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance sectors, where it is used to synthesize amides, acids, and heterocyclic compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and various amide derivatives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fragrance and Flavor Industry: Serves as a precursor for the synthesis of carboxylic acids and esters used in aroma chemicals.
• Organic Synthesis: A valuable reagent for carbon chain elongation via the nitrile group and for introducing the octyl moiety.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized as a comonomer or modifier in specialty polymers and coatings.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Acts as an intermediate in the production of chemicals used to protect metals.
• Research & Development: A standard reagent in organic chemistry laboratories for method development and scale-up studies.
• Surfactant and Lubricant Additive Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of compounds that enhance surface activity and lubricity.

Basic Information

Product Name	Octanenitrile
CAS No.	124-12-9
Molecular Formula	C8H15N
Molecular Weight	125.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Caprylonitrile; Heptyl cyanide; Octyl nitrile; 1-Cyanoheptane; n-Octanenitrile; Caprylic acid nitrile; Octanonitrile; CN(CH2)6CH3
EINECS	204-679-2

Quality Control

Our Octanenitrile is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We offer various grades, including technical and high-purity, to meet diverse application needs. All materials are accompanied by comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, and we support compliance with global regulatory standards such as REACH.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids, strong bases, and strong oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and minimize evaporation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.420 - 1.424
Density (20°C)	0.815 - 0.820 g/mL
Boiling Point	~ 199°C

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