Description

2-Formylpropiononitrile is a versatile and reactive organic nitrile compound, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, featuring both a formyl and a nitrile group, which enables its use in constructing complex heterocycles and pharmaceutical intermediates. This high-purity chemical is essential for research and development chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds containing pyridine, pyrimidine, or other nitrogen-containing heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where its reactive groups facilitate the creation of novel molecular scaffolds.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed as a versatile building block for synthesizing dyes, pigments, and complex organic ligands for catalysis.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating novel chemical entities.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with specific functional properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Formylpropiononitrile
CAS No.	26692-50-2
Molecular Formula	C4H5NO
Molecular Weight	83.09 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Formylpropionitrile; 3-Oxobutanenitrile; 2-Cyanoacetaldehyde; Acetylacetonitrile; 3-Oxobutyronitrile; 2-Oxopropyl cyanide; Butyronitrile, 3-oxo-; NSC 93766
EINECS	247-896-7

Quality Control

Our 2-Formylpropiononitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). This product is easily oxidized and should be handled and stored under an inert atmosphere when appropriate. Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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