Description

2-Methyloctanenitrile is a versatile branched-chain aliphatic nitrile, a key intermediate in organic synthesis. Its unique structure makes it valuable for introducing the 2-methyloctyl moiety into target molecules, enabling the fine-tuning of physical and chemical properties in advanced materials. This compound is primarily utilized by research and development chemists, as well as process engineers, in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications ranging from fragrance synthesis to polymer modification.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring lipophilic side chains.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where its branched alkyl chain can influence bioavailability and environmental persistence.
• Fragrance and Flavor Industry: Acts as a precursor for the synthesis of musk-like odorants and other specialty aroma chemicals.
• Specialty Polymer Modifier: Incorporated as a comonomer or chain-transfer agent to alter the flexibility, solubility, and thermal properties of polymers and resins.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in cyanoethylation reactions and as a starting material for the preparation of corresponding acids, amines, and aldehydes via standard functional group transformations.
• Lubricant and Fuel Additive Precursor: Used in research for developing novel ester-based additives that improve performance characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methyloctanenitrile
CAS No.	2570-96-9
Molecular Formula	C₉H₁₇N
Molecular Weight	139.24 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methylcaprylonitrile; Isoheptylacetonitrile; 2-Methyloctanonitrile; (2-Methyloctyl)nitrile; 2-Methyloctyl cyanide; Heptane, 1-cyano-1-methyl-; 1-Cyano-1-methylheptane
EINECS	219-918-7

Quality Control

Our 2-Methyloctanenitrile is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopy (IR, NMR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed batch-specific results are provided to guarantee the material meets your precise research or production specifications.

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 oxidizing agents. Recommended long-term storage temperature is between 2°C and 8°C to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.425 - 1.429
Density (20°C)	0.815 - 0.825 g/mL

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