Description

4-(Dimethylamino)Butyronitrile is a versatile organic nitrile compound featuring a tertiary amino group, making it a valuable building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its bifunctional nature allows it to serve as a key intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and development laboratories and industrial-scale manufacturers seeking reliable, high-quality raw materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing piperidine or other N-heterocyclic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacturing of certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its nitrile and amino functionalities are key.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers, coatings, and adhesives to impart specific chemical resistance or mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in research and fine chemical production for cyanoethylation reactions and as a starting material for synthesizing more complex amines and heterocycles.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: A component in formulations designed to protect metals in industrial processes.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of certain complex organic dyes and colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Dimethylamino)Butyronitrile
CAS No.	13989-82-7
Molecular Formula	C6H12N2
Molecular Weight	112.17 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Dimethylamino)butanenitrile; γ-(Dimethylamino)butyronitrile; N,N-Dimethyl-4-cyanobutylamine; 4-Cyano-N,N-dimethylbutylamine; 4-(N,N-Dimethylamino)butyronitrile; DMABN; 13989-82-7
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Quality Control

Our 4-(Dimethylamino)Butyronitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay and impurity profiling by GC/HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for industrial and research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and specific test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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 and strong oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C. The container should be kept tightly sealed to minimize moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC/HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%

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