Description

2,3-Dimethylbutanedinitrile CAS NO 16411-13-5 is a versatile aliphatic dinitrile compound, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a rigid, branched carbon skeleton with two reactive nitrile groups, enabling the construction of complex heterocycles and functionalized intermediates. This chemical is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and high-performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring substituted pyrrolidine or piperidine frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating advanced herbicides and insecticides, where its branched structure contributes to specific biological activity and stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a backbone for constructing chelating ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal complexation.
• Specialty Polymer Monomer: A starting material for polyamides, polyesters, and other high-temperature polymers with enhanced mechanical properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for exploring new synthetic methodologies and constructing complex molecular architectures in academic and industrial labs.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the manufacture of dyes, flavors, and other performance chemicals requiring specific nitrile functionality.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Dimethylbutanedinitrile
CAS No.	16411-13-5
Molecular Formula	C6H8N2
Molecular Weight	108.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Dimethylsuccinonitrile; Diisopropylidene dicyanide; 2,3-Dimethyl-1,4-dicyanobutane; 2,3-Dimethylbutane-1,4-dinitrile; Tetramethylsuccinonitrile (less common); TMBN; 1,4-Dicyano-2,3-dimethylbutane; Butanedinitrile, 2,3-dimethyl-
EINECS	240-456-1

Quality Control

Our 2,3-Dimethylbutanedinitrile is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity (typically ≥97% by GC or HPLC), physical properties, and specific impurity limits is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical processes.

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 acids, and strong bases. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC/HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%; Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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