Description

(E)-Pent-2-Enenitrile CAS NO 26294-98-4 is a high-purity, unsaturated nitrile compound that serves as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its reactive alkene and nitrile functional groups, enabling the construction of complex molecular frameworks for pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking reliable, high-quality intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Serves as a building block for dyes, pigments, and specialty polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent for Michael additions, cycloadditions, and other C-C bond-forming reactions in academic and industrial R&D.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in the preparation of novel ligands for metal-catalyzed processes.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for synthesizing specific aroma chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	(E)-Pent-2-Enenitrile
CAS No.	26294-98-4
Molecular Formula	C5H7N
Molecular Weight	81.12 g/mol
Synonyms	trans-2-Pentenentirile; (E)-2-Pentenenitrile; (E)-But-1-en-1-yl cyanide; trans-Pent-2-Enenitrile; 2-Pentenenitrile, (E)-; 2-Buten-1-yl cyanide; 1-Cyano-1-butene; 26294-98-4
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Quality Control

Our (E)-Pent-2-Enenitrile is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopy (IR, NMR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request, supporting compliance in regulated applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Isomeric Purity (GC)	≥ 99.0% (E)-isomer
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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