Description

n-tert-Butyl-2-Cyanoacetamide is a specialized cyanoacetamide derivative that serves as a versatile and high-value building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a cyano and an amide group on an acetamide backbone protected by a bulky tert-butyl moiety, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors, where it is used to develop active ingredients and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and potential drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, contributing to novel modes of action.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a precursor for various condensation and cyclization reactions to form pyridines, pyrimidines, and other nitrogen-containing heterocycles.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable starting material in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical spaces and reaction pathways.
• Specialty Chemical Production: Intermediate in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and performance chemicals requiring specific molecular frameworks.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-tert-Butyl-2-Cyanoacetamide
CAS No.	108168-88-3
Molecular Formula	C7H12N2O
Molecular Weight	140.19 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Cyano-N-(1,1-dimethylethyl)acetamide; N-(tert-Butyl)-2-cyanoacetamide; tert-Butyl cyanoacetamide; 2-Cyanoacetamide, N-tert-butyl-; Acetamide, 2-cyano-N-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-; N-tert-Butylcyanoacetamide; (2-Cyanoacetyl)tert-butylamine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our n-tert-Butyl-2-Cyanoacetamide is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity and purity against established specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical quality attributes are provided and available upon request, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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