Description

2,2-Diethylmalononitrile is a versatile organic nitrile compound, serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, which makes it an essential precursor for the production of heterocyclic compounds, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals. This high-purity intermediate is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various heterocyclic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacturing of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Specialty Chemical Building Block: Serves as a versatile reagent for creating dyes, pigments, and advanced polymeric materials.
• Organic Synthesis Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex molecular architectures via cyanoalkylation reactions.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Utilized in the development of novel ligands and catalysts for asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2-Diethylmalononitrile
CAS No.	28118-33-4
Molecular Formula	C7H10N2
Molecular Weight	122.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Diethylmalononitrile; Propanedinitrile, 2,2-diethyl-; 2,2-Diethylpropanedinitrile; Malononitrile, diethyl-; Diethylmalodinitrile; 2,2-Diethylmalodinitrile; NSC 66484
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,2-Diethylmalononitrile is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to verify identity and purity against established specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical quality attributes are available upon request to support your regulatory and quality assurance needs.

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	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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