Description

Hexanenitrile, Amino- is a versatile organic nitrile compound featuring a terminal amino group, making it a valuable bifunctional building block in chemical synthesis. Its dual functionality allows it to act as a key intermediate for constructing more complex molecules, offering significant value in advanced manufacturing. This compound is primarily sought after by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for research, development, and production processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a linear aliphatic chain with reactive nitrile and amine termini.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its structure can be incorporated into the final active compound.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers, polyamides, and epoxy hardeners, enhancing material properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs as a versatile scaffold for novel compound libraries and material science applications.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Functions as an intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and colorants.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Can be utilized in the development of specialty chemical formulations designed to protect metal surfaces.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Hexanenitrile, Amino-
CAS No.	31196-10-8
Molecular Formula	C6H12N2
Molecular Weight	112.17 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Aminohexanenitrile; 6-Cyano-1-aminopentane; 5-Cyanopentylamine; ω-Aminocapronitrile; 6-Aminocapronitrile; Aminohexanenitrile; 1-Amino-5-cyanopentane
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Quality Control

Our Hexanenitrile, Amino- is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for industrial and research applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical characteristics, and safety data are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.90 - 0.95

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