Description

5-(Dimethylamino)-Pentanenitrile is a versatile organic nitrile compound featuring a tertiary amine functional group, making it a valuable bifunctional building block in synthetic chemistry. Its molecular structure is critical for facilitating complex organic transformations, particularly in the synthesis of nitrogen-containing heterocycles and pharmaceutical intermediates. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to introduce specific amine and nitrile functionalities into target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a pendant aminoalkylnitrile moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where its structural elements contribute to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for the synthesis of specialized ligands used in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Fine Chemical Building Block: Employed in multistep organic synthesis for constructing complex molecules in research and development.
• Polymer Modification: Can be used to introduce functional groups into polymer chains for specialty material applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-(Dimethylamino)-Pentanenitrile
CAS No.	3209-45-8
Molecular Formula	C7H14N2
Molecular Weight	126.20 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(Dimethylamino)valeronitrile; 5-(N,N-Dimethylamino)pentanenitrile; 5-Dimethylaminopentanenitrile; N,N-Dimethyl-4-cyanobutylamine; 4-Cyano-N,N-dimethylbutylamine; γ-(Dimethylamino)butyronitrile; DMAPN
EINECS	221-732-1

Quality Control

Our 5-(Dimethylamino)-Pentanenitrile is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing including GC, HPLC, and NMR to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) upon request, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the high standards required for research and commercial synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and strong oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. The container should be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to minimize moisture uptake.

Specification

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