Description

3-(Octylamino)Propionitrile is a versatile organic intermediate featuring both a nitrile group and a secondary amine functionality. This compound is valued for its role as a key building block in the synthesis of specialty chemicals, offering a unique combination of lipophilicity and reactivity. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and polymer industries for creating surfactants, corrosion inhibitors, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediates: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used as a building block in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Surfactant & Corrosion Inhibitor Manufacture: Acts as a key intermediate for creating quaternary ammonium compounds and other specialty surfactants used in oilfield chemicals and industrial cleaning.
• Polymer Additives: Employed in the synthesis of light stabilizers, antioxidants, and other functional additives for plastics and coatings.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in research and development for introducing the octylamino-propionitrile moiety into more complex molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Octylamino)Propionitrile
CAS No.	29504-89-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₂₂N₂
Molecular Weight	182.31 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Octyl-3-aminopropionitrile; 3-(N-Octylamino)propionitrile; Octylaminopropionitrile; 3-Octylaminopropanenitrile; β-Octylaminopropionitrile; N-(2-Cyanoethyl)octylamine; 1-Octylamino-3-cyanopropane
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Quality Control

Our 3-(Octylamino)Propionitrile is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our industrial and research clients. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized and should be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term storage to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.