Description

6-Chlorohept-6-Enenitrile is a versatile aliphatic nitrile building block featuring a reactive chloroalkene moiety. This compound matters as a key intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research where its dual functional groups enable diverse chemical transformations. It is needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and advanced material sectors for constructing novel molecular scaffolds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a starting material for creating specialized ligands and organometallic catalysts.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the synthesis of specialty monomers and functional polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in cyclization reactions, cross-coupling reactions, and nucleophilic substitution reactions to introduce nitrile and alkene functionalities.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for the creation of novel organic electronic materials and liquid crystals.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	6-Chlorohept-6-Enenitrile
CAS No.	148252-47-5
Molecular Formula	C7H10ClN
Molecular Weight	143.61 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Chloro-6-heptenenitrile; 6-Chlorohept-6-enenitrile; 6-Chloro-1-cyano-5-hexene; Hept-6-enenitrile, 6-chloro-; (6-Chlorohex-5-enyl)cyanide
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Quality Control

Our 6-Chlorohept-6-Enenitrile is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing including GC/HPLC for purity, identity confirmation by IR and NMR, and impurity profiling to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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