Description

Acetonitrile Anion is a key ionic intermediate and reagent in organic synthesis, derived from acetonitrile. This compound matters for its role in facilitating critical chemical transformations, particularly in the formation of carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bonds. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity building blocks for complex molecule synthesis.

Application

• As a versatile nucleophile in alkylation and cyanation reactions for pharmaceutical intermediates.
• Key reagent in the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds used in drug discovery and agrochemicals.
• Building block for ligands and catalysts in asymmetric synthesis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Precursor in the manufacture of electronic chemicals and specialty polymers.
• Used in academic and industrial R&D for methodological development in organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Acetonitrile Anion
CAS No.	21438-99-3
Molecular Formula	C2H2N-
Molecular Weight	40.05 g/mol
Synonyms	Acetonitrile anion; Cyanomethanide; Methanenitrile anion; Acetonitrile, ion(1-); Acetonitrile radical anion; Methyl cyanide anion
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Acetonitrile Anion is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid or solution
Identification (IR / NMR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC / Titration)	≥ 95.0%
Moisture (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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