Description

Hexanenitrile, 2-Methylene-5-Oxo- (9Ci) CAS NO 272109-12-3 is a specialized organic nitrile compound featuring both a nitrile and a ketone functional group, making it a versatile building block for advanced chemical synthesis. This high-purity intermediate is critical for research and development in fine chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing, where precise molecular architecture is required. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring nitrile or ketone moieties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a precursor for dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals where its bifunctional reactivity is advantageous.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including cyclization and coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Hexanenitrile, 2-Methylene-5-Oxo- (9Ci)
CAS No.	272109-12-3
Molecular Formula	C7H9NO
Molecular Weight	123.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methylene-5-oxohexanenitrile; 5-Oxo-2-methylenehexanenitrile; 4-Cyano-3-methylenepentan-2-one; 3-Methylenepentane-1,4-dione-1-carbonitrile; (CAS 272109-12-3)
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Quality Control

Our Hexanenitrile, 2-Methylene-5-Oxo- (9Ci) is produced under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee consistency and support your quality protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases. The compound may be light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

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