Description

2-Methyladiponitrile is a versatile organic nitrile compound that serves as a critical intermediate in fine chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, which makes it a valuable precursor for the production of specialty polymers, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals. This chemical is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, polymer, and specialty chemical sectors for developing advanced materials and active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a modified adiponitrile backbone.
• Polymer Chemistry: Used as a monomer or co-monomer in the production of specialty polyamides (nylons) and other high-performance polymers with tailored properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of certain herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed in various organic reactions, including hydrogenation to produce diamines or hydrolysis to yield diacids, for further chemical transformations.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in R&D laboratories for method development and as a standard or reagent in novel synthetic pathways.
• Dye and Pigment Industry: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methyladiponitrile
CAS No.	16525-39-6
Molecular Formula	C7H10N2
Molecular Weight	122.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methylhexanedinitrile; Methyladiponitrile; 2-Methyl-1,4-dicyanobutane; Hexanedinitrile, 2-methyl-; Adiponitrile, 2-methyl-; α-Methyladiponitrile; 2-Methyladipodinitrile
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Quality Control

Our 2-Methyladiponitrile is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for industrial and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

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 strong oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture absorption and prevent contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Impurities (GC)	≤ 1.0% (total)

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