Description

2-Pentenenitrile is a versatile, unsaturated nitrile compound with significant utility as a key chemical intermediate. Its reactive nitrile and alkene functional groups make it a valuable building block for synthesizing a wide range of specialty chemicals, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and polymers. This product is essential for R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers seeking to create complex molecules through addition and polymerization reactions.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides, leveraging its reactive sites for constructing heterocyclic compounds.
• Polymer & Resin Production: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer in the manufacture of specialty polymers, coatings, and adhesives.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in research and development for creating complex organic molecules via cyanoethylation and other addition reactions.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Utilized in the synthesis of specific aroma chemicals and flavoring agents.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial research in synthetic organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Pentenenitrile
CAS No.	13284-42-9
Molecular Formula	C5H7N
Molecular Weight	81.12 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Pentenentrile; 3-Butenenitrile, 2-methyl-; 2-Methyl-3-butenenitrile; Pent-2-enenitrile; (E)-2-Pentenenitrile; (Z)-2-Pentenenitrile; Allylacetonitrile
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Quality Control

Our 2-Pentenenitrile is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including Gas Chromatography (GC) and Infrared Spectroscopy (IR), to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids, strong bases, and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. The container should be kept tightly sealed when not in use 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%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.810 - 0.830
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.410 - 1.420

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