Description

(2-Ethyl-1H-Imidazol-1-Yl)Acetonitrile is a specialized organic compound featuring a functionalized imidazole core, a structure of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. This molecule serves as a versatile and valuable building block (synthon) for the development of novel pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries who require high-purity intermediates for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing imidazole or related heterocyclic pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators where the imidazole moiety imparts specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating novel N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) precursors, chelating ligands, and organocatalysts.
• Material Science: Employed in the research of advanced polymers, ionic liquids, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) due to its functional nitrile and imidazole groups.
• Chemical Biology Probe Development: Utilized as a scaffold for creating molecular probes and inhibitors to study enzymatic processes and biological pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Ethyl-1H-Imidazol-1-Yl)Acetonitrile
CAS No.	1119451-03-4
Molecular Formula	C7H9N3
Molecular Weight	135.17 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Cyanomethyl)-2-ethylimidazole; 2-Ethyl-1H-imidazole-1-acetonitrile; 2-Ethylimidazole-1-acetonitrile; (2-Ethylimidazol-1-yl)acetonitrile; Acetonitrile, (2-ethyl-1H-imidazol-1-yl)-; 1H-Imidazole-1-acetonitrile, 2-ethyl-
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Quality Control

Our (2-Ethyl-1H-Imidazol-1-Yl)Acetonitrile is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for research and scale-up applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and strong bases. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid or clear to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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