Description

3-Pentenenitrile is a versatile, unsaturated nitrile compound that serves as a critical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its reactive nitrile and alkene functionalities make it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Specialty Polymer Precursor: Serves as a monomer or co-monomer for creating polymers with specific chemical resistance or functional properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Michael addition reactions, cyclization processes, and as a precursor for amines and carboxylic acids via nitrile transformation.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Intermediate for the synthesis of specific aroma chemicals and odorants.
• Material Science Research: Used in developing novel organic electronic materials and liquid crystals.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Pentenenitrile
CAS No.	16529-66-1
Molecular Formula	C5H7N
Molecular Weight	81.12 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Pentenentrile; Allylacetonitrile; 1-Cyano-2-butene; Pent-3-enenitrile; 2-Butenyl cyanide; Vinylacetonitrile; 3-Butene-1-carbonitrile
EINECS	240-636-6

Quality Control

Our 3-Pentenenitrile is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles, typically determined by GC, HPLC, and NMR. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, supporting its use in regulated synthesis pathways.

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. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and evaporation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.820 - 0.840
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.420 - 1.430

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