Description

2-Chloroethoxyacetonitrile is a versatile bifunctional organic intermediate featuring both a reactive nitrile group and a chloroethoxy moiety. This compound matters for its role as a key building block in the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research and development. Industries that require this product include pharmaceutical manufacturers for active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) synthesis, agrochemical formulators for creating novel crop protection agents, and specialty chemical producers developing polymers, dyes, and other fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring an ethylene oxide linker or nitrile functionality.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where its reactive groups allow for the construction of specific bioactive molecular architectures.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers, coatings, and adhesives to impart specific chemical resistance or physical properties.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and pigments, leveraging the nitrile group for further chemical transformations.
• Ligand & Chelating Agent Precursor: Utilized in organic and coordination chemistry research to develop novel ligands for catalysis or metal ion sequestration.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a versatile building block in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloroethoxyacetonitrile
CAS No.	31250-08-5
Molecular Formula	C4H6ClNO
Molecular Weight	119.55 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(2-Chloroethoxy)acetonitrile; Acetonitrile, 2-(2-chloroethoxy)-; Glycolonitrile, 2-chloroethyl ether; β-Chloroethoxyacetonitrile; 2-Chloroethyl glycolonitrile ether; (2-Chloroethoxy)acetonitrile; Ethylene chlorohydrin cyanomethyl ether
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Quality Control

Our 2-Chloroethoxyacetonitrile is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to ensure full traceability and compliance with your internal quality protocols.

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). 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 to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5% Total impurities ≤ 1.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.450 - 1.455
Density (20°C)	1.20 - 1.25 g/mL

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