Description

3,3-Dimethyl-4-Hydroxy Butyronitrile is a versatile nitrile derivative and a valuable chiral building block in organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the production of high-value pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals, enabling complex molecular transformations. Industries such as pharmaceutical R&D, agrochemical manufacturing, and specialty chemical synthesis need it for constructing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical chiral synthon for the synthesis of statin drugs and other cardiovascular or cholesterol-lowering active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its nitrile functionality for constructing bioactive heterocycles.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a building block for fragrances, flavors, and other specialty organic compounds requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent precursor in the development of specialty polymers and resins.
• Organic Synthesis Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new catalytic asymmetric reactions and C-C bond formation methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,3-Dimethyl-4-Hydroxy Butyronitrile
CAS No.	103804-80-4
Molecular Formula	C6H11NO
Molecular Weight	113.16 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Hydroxy-3,3-dimethylbutyronitrile; 3,3-Dimethyl-4-hydroxybutanenitrile; 4-Cyano-2,2-dimethylbutan-1-ol; (4-Hydroxy-3,3-dimethylbutyl) cyanide; DNJ-1 (research code); 3,3-Dimethyl-4-hydroxybutyronitrile; 2,2-Dimethyl-3-hydroxypropyl cyanide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,3-Dimethyl-4-Hydroxy Butyronitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to confirm identity, potency, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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