Description

5-Ketohexanenitrile is a versatile organic nitrile compound featuring a ketone functional group, making it a valuable bifunctional building block in chemical synthesis. Its primary value lies in its reactivity, serving as a key intermediate for the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers. This compound is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and material science industries seeking to create complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing heterocycles or modified carbon chains.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacturing of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its nitrile and ketone groups enable specific bioactivity.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing specialty polymers, resins, and coatings with enhanced thermal or chemical resistance.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in research laboratories for cyclization reactions, nucleophilic additions, and as a starting material for synthesizing more complex amines, acids, and heterocyclic compounds.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Serves as an intermediate for creating specific aroma chemicals and flavoring agents through further chemical transformation.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Ketohexanenitrile
CAS No.	10412-98-3
Molecular Formula	C6H9NO
Molecular Weight	111.14 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Oxohexanenitrile; 5-Oxocapronitrile; 5-Oxohexanonitrile; 5-Ketocapronitrile; 1-Cyano-4-pentanone; 4-Acetylbutyronitrile; 4-Oxopentyl cyanide; Hexanenitrile, 5-oxo-
EINECS	233-886-4

Quality Control

Our 5-Ketohexanenitrile is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. We support cGMP and ISO standards for industrial and research applications.

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 strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of ignition. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC/HPLC)	≤ 2.0% total

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