Description

n-Pentadecanonitrile is a high-purity, long-chain aliphatic nitrile with the CAS number 18300-91-9. This specialty chemical serves as a versatile intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, valued for its defined carbon chain length and functional nitrile group. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel compounds, surfactants, or liquid crystal materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other complex organic molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a key precursor for manufacturing certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Specialty Surfactants & Lubricants: Serves as a hydrophobic intermediate for producing non-ionic surfactants, emulsifiers, and synthetic lubricant additives.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in research and production for chain elongation, cyanoalkylation reactions, and the preparation of amines, acids, and amides.
• Material Science: Investigated for use in the development of liquid crystals, polymers, and other advanced functional materials.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Utilized as a synthetic intermediate for certain musk-like fragrance compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Pentadecanonitrile
CAS No.	18300-91-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₂₉N
Molecular Weight	223.40 g/mol
Synonyms	Pentadecanenitrile; Pentadecyl cyanide; Tetradecyl cyanomethane; 1-Cyanotetradecane; n-Pentadecyl nitrile; Myristyl cyanide; C15 Nitrile
EINECS	242-190-7

Quality Control

Our n-Pentadecanonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for each lot, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring the material meets the stringent requirements for use as a synthetic intermediate in regulated industries.

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
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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