Description

3-Cyanopropionaldehyde Diethyl Acetal is a versatile bifunctional chemical intermediate featuring both a protected aldehyde group and a nitrile moiety. This compound matters for its role as a key building block in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and fine chemical manufacturing. Industries that require it include pharmaceutical research and development, agrochemical production, and specialty polymer synthesis, where it is used to construct heterocyclic compounds and other advanced structures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds containing pyrrolidine or piperidine rings.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific nitrile and aldehyde functionalities.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Serves as a building block for dyes, pigments, and complex organic ligands used in catalysis.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce cyano and aldehyde functional groups into polymer chains for specialty materials with tailored properties.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and novel heterocyclic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Cyanopropionaldehyde Diethyl Acetal
CAS No.	18381-45-8
Molecular Formula	C8H15NO2
Molecular Weight	157.21 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Cyano-1,1-diethoxypropane; 4,4-Diethoxybutyronitrile; 1,1-Diethoxy-3-cyanopropane; 3-Cyanopropanal Diethyl Acetal; Butyronitrile, 4,4-diethoxy-; 4,4-Diethoxybutanenitrile; (3-Cyanopropyl)diethyl acetal; NSC 163044
EINECS	242-247-8

Quality Control

Our 3-Cyanopropionaldehyde Diethyl Acetal is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 and strong bases. The container should be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
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.