Description

2-Methoxypropanenitrile is a versatile organic nitrile compound with a methoxy functional group, serving as a valuable intermediate in fine chemical synthesis. Its unique structure makes it a crucial building block for the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials. This high-purity chemical is essential for research and development laboratories and industrial-scale manufacturing processes requiring reliable and consistent raw materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing cyano and ether functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where it acts as a core building block.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in various organic reactions, including nucleophilic substitutions and cyano-alkylations, to introduce the methoxypropionitrile moiety.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in developing novel compounds and exploring new synthetic pathways.
• Specialty Chemicals: Intermediate for producing dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals that require specific nitrile-based structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methoxypropanenitrile
CAS No.	33695-59-9
Molecular Formula	C4H7NO
Molecular Weight	85.10 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methoxypropionitrile; Methoxypropionitrile; α-Methoxypropionitrile; 2-Methoxypropanenitrile; 2-Methoxypropane nitrile; Propionitrile, 2-methoxy-; NSC 403058
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Quality Control

Our 2-Methoxypropanenitrile is manufactured under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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, bases, and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.398 - 1.402
Density (20°C)	0.930 - 0.950 g/mL

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