Description

2,3-Epoxy-2-Methylpropiononitrile is a specialized, high-value epoxide derivative with a reactive nitrile functional group. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a versatile and critical building block for synthesizing advanced polymers, pharmaceuticals, and fine chemicals. It is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to introduce both epoxy and cyano functionalities into target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring epoxy or cyano moieties for biological activity or further chemical modification.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where its reactive sites allow for the creation of complex molecular architectures.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a cross-linking agent or comonomer in epoxy resins, acrylics, and other specialty polymers to enhance properties like adhesion, chemical resistance, and thermal stability.
• Fine Chemical Building Block: Employed in organic synthesis for constructing heterocyclic compounds, chiral intermediates, and other complex organic molecules in research and development.
• Surface Coating Formulations: Incorporated into coatings and adhesives to improve performance characteristics such as durability, flexibility, and cure rates.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Epoxy-2-Methylpropiononitrile
CAS No.	37447-61-3
Molecular Formula	C5H7NO
Molecular Weight	97.12 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-2,3-epoxypropionitrile; Glycidonitrile, 2-methyl-; 2-Methylglycidonitrile; 2,3-Epoxy-2-methylpropane nitrile; Oxiranecarbonitrile, 2-methyl-; 2-Methyloxiranecarbonitrile; (2-Methyloxiran-2-yl)acetonitrile
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2,3-Epoxy-2-Methylpropiononitrile is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the precise requirements of your synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment to guarantee consistent quality and traceability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if necessary to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC/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.