Description

2-Ethyl-2-Methylbutyronitrile is a versatile branched-chain aliphatic nitrile compound. It serves as a valuable intermediate and building block in organic synthesis, particularly for the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. This product is essential for research and development laboratories, fine chemical manufacturers, and industries requiring high-purity nitrile precursors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides as a precursor for specific functional groups.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in various reactions, including cyanoethylation and as a precursor for carboxylic acids, amides, and amines via hydrolysis or reduction.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Serves as an intermediate for dyes, pigments, flavors, and fragrances.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized as a monomer or comonomer in the synthesis of specialty polymers and resins.
• Research & Development: A valuable compound for method development and exploratory chemistry in academic and industrial R&D settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Ethyl-2-Methylbutyronitrile
CAS No.	21864-76-6
Molecular Formula	C7H13N
Molecular Weight	111.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Ethyl-2-methylbutanenitrile; 2-Methyl-2-ethylbutyronitrile; Butanenitrile, 2-ethyl-2-methyl-; 2,2-Diethylpropionitrile; α-Ethyl-α-methylbutyronitrile; 2-Ethyl-2-methylpropyl cyanide; (C2H5)(CH3)C(CH2)CN
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Quality Control

Our 2-Ethyl-2-Methylbutyronitrile is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids, strong bases, and strong oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.410 - 1.415
Density (20°C)	0.800 - 0.820 g/mL

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