Description

3-Chloro-4,4-Dimethylpent-2-Enenitrile is a specialized organic nitrile building block featuring a chloro-substituted alkene moiety. This compound matters as a versatile and reactive intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures in advanced chemical synthesis. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications such as the synthesis of active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the construction of heterocyclic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and resins.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Heck, Suzuki) and nucleophilic substitution reactions.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent for methodology development and exploring new reaction pathways in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized in the multi-step synthesis of complex dyes, flavors, and fragrances.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloro-4,4-Dimethylpent-2-Enenitrile
CAS No.	216574-58-2
Molecular Formula	C7H10ClN
Molecular Weight	143.61 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Chloro-4,4-dimethyl-2-pentenentrile; 4,4-Dimethyl-3-chloropent-2-enenitrile; 2-Pentenentitrile, 3-chloro-4,4-dimethyl-; (E/Z)-3-Chloro-4,4-dimethylpent-2-enenitrile
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Quality Control

Our 3-Chloro-4,4-Dimethylpent-2-Enenitrile is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC, GC) and spectroscopy (NMR, IR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition. This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.