Description

(Dibutylamino)Acetonitrile is a versatile organic nitrile compound featuring a dibutylamino functional group. This structure makes it a valuable intermediate in the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists and process engineers for constructing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including potential candidates for central nervous system (CNS) and cardiovascular drugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where its nitrile group serves as a precursor to other functional groups like amides and carboxylic acids.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating nitrogen-containing ligands used in transition metal catalysis for organic transformations.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of dyes, pigments, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and novel compound libraries.
• Chemical Synthesis: Utilized in reactions such as nucleophilic substitution and alkylation to introduce the dibutylaminoacetonitrile moiety into target molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Dibutylamino)Acetonitrile
CAS No.	18071-38-0
Molecular Formula	C10H20N2
Molecular Weight	168.28 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Dibutylamino)acetonitrile; N,N-Dibutylglycinonitrile; Acetonitrile, (dibutylamino)-; Dibutylaminoacetonitrile; N,N-Dibutylaminoacetonitrile; Glycinonitrile, N,N-dibutyl-; 2-(Dibutylamino)ethanenitrile
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Quality Control

Our (Dibutylamino)Acetonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, identity, and impurities is provided with each shipment.

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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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