Description

3-(sec-Butylamino)Propanenitrile is a versatile organic nitrile compound that serves as a crucial building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a nitrile group and a secondary amine, makes it a valuable intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a propanenitrile backbone with amine functionality.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its structure contributes to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and metal complexation.
• Polymer Modification: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the creation of specialty polymers with enhanced chemical resistance or specific functional groups.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in multi-step synthetic routes for constructing complex organic molecules in research and development laboratories.
• Chemical Research: Acts as a standard or reagent in methodological studies and the development of new synthetic pathways in academic and industrial settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(sec-Butylamino)Propanenitrile
CAS No.	21539-52-6
Molecular Formula	C7H14N2
Molecular Weight	126.20 g/mol
Synonyms	3-[(1-Methylpropyl)amino]propanenitrile; 3-(sec-Butylamino)propionitrile; 3-(1-Methylpropylamino)propionitrile; β-(sec-Butylamino)propionitrile; N-sec-Butyl-3-aminopropionitrile; 3-Amino-3-(sec-butylamino)propanenitrile (related); Propanenitrile, 3-[(1-methylpropyl)amino]-; Butyl-sec-amino propanenitrile
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Quality Control

Our 3-(sec-Butylamino)Propanenitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each production lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical quality parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to the presence of amine and nitrile functional groups, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability and to minimize potential moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.88 - 0.92
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.430 - 1.440

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