Description

5-Hydroxy-4,4-Dimethylvaleronitrile is a versatile nitrile derivative and a valuable bifunctional building block in organic synthesis. Its structure, featuring both a hydroxyl group and a nitrile moiety, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing more complex molecules. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce specific functional groups into target structures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring nitrile or amide functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its functional groups enable specific modes of action.
• Specialty Polymer Monomer: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer for creating polymers with tailored properties, such as enhanced adhesion, chemical resistance, or specific degradation profiles.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the research and synthesis of novel ligands for metal-organic catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Fine Chemical Production: A crucial starting material for manufacturing dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals requiring precise molecular architecture.
• Academic and R&D: Used in laboratory-scale research for methodological development and exploring new synthetic pathways in organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	5-Hydroxy-4,4-Dimethylvaleronitrile
CAS No.	25252-68-0
Molecular Formula	C7H13NO
Molecular Weight	127.18 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Hydroxy-4,4-dimethylpentanenitrile; 4,4-Dimethyl-5-hydroxypentanenitrile; 5-Hydroxy-4,4-dimethylvaleronitrile; 4,4-Dimethyl-5-hydroxyvaleronitrile; 5-Hydroxy-4,4-dimethyl capronitrile; 5-Hydroxy-4,4-dimethyl-n-valeronitrile; 5-Hydroxy-4,4-dimethyl pentanenitrile
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Quality Control

Our 5-Hydroxy-4,4-Dimethylvaleronitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical processes.

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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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