Description

6-Methylheptanenitrile is a versatile aliphatic nitrile compound with the CAS registry number 138808-37-4. This intermediate is valued for its utility in organic synthesis, particularly as a building block for more complex molecules in fine chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing. It serves as a critical precursor for researchers and industrial chemists in the agrochemical, fragrance, and specialty polymer sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other complex organic molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a precursor in the manufacture of herbicides, insecticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fragrance and Flavor Industry: Acts as an intermediate for the production of specific aroma chemicals and synthetic musk compounds.
• Specialty Polymer Production: Employed in the synthesis of specialty polymers, resins, and high-performance materials requiring specific nitrile functionalities.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in various organic reactions, including chain elongation, cyanoalkylation, and as a precursor to carboxylic acids and amines.
• Research and Development: A valuable compound for chemical R&D in academic and industrial laboratories exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Methylheptanenitrile
CAS No.	138808-37-4
Molecular Formula	C8H15N
Molecular Weight	125.21 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Methylheptanenitrile; Isooctanenitrile; 6-Methylheptanonitrile; Isooctyl nitrile; 5-Methylhexyl cyanide; (6-Methylheptyl) cyanide; 138808-37-4; Isooctane nitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Methylheptanenitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids, strong bases, and strong oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	Contact for details
Density (20°C)	Contact for details

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