Description

Undecanenitrile is a versatile, medium-chain aliphatic nitrile with the CAS registry number 2244-07-7, serving as a crucial intermediate in organic synthesis. Its linear structure and terminal cyano group make it a valuable building block for the production of specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and advanced materials. This high-purity compound is essential for research and industrial applications in sectors such as fragrance creation, agrochemical formulation, and polymer science, where precise chemical functionality is required.

Application

• Fragrance and Flavor Intermediates: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of musk-like aroma chemicals and other complex odorants.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for creating novel pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Acts as a versatile synthon in the multi-step synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Polymer and Resin Modification: Employed to introduce cyano functionality into polymers, enhancing properties like adhesion, solvent resistance, and thermal stability.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A valuable starting material for chain extension reactions, hydrolysis to carboxylic acids, or reduction to primary amines.
• Lubricant and Fuel Additive Precursor: Used in the development of specialized additives that improve performance characteristics.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Incorporated into formulations designed to protect metal surfaces in industrial processes.
• Research and Development: A critical standard and reagent in chemical R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Undecanenitrile
CAS No.	2244-07-7
Molecular Formula	C11H21N
Molecular Weight	167.29 g/mol
Synonyms	Undecyl cyanide; 1-Cyanodecane; n-Undecanenitrile; Hendecanenitrile; Undecanonitrile; Undecylnitrile; 10-Cyanodecane; n-Undecyl nitrile
EINECS	218-816-5

Quality Control

Our Undecanenitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including Gas Chromatography (GC) and Infrared Spectroscopy (IR), to confirm identity and assay. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.2%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.433 - 1.437
Density (g/mL, 20°C)	0.825 - 0.835

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