Description

Cyclopropaneacetonitrile, 3-Cyano-2,2-Dimethyl- (9Ci) is a specialized, high-purity nitrile derivative featuring a rigid cyclopropane ring structure. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile and reactive synthetic intermediate, enabling the construction of complex molecular frameworks. It is primarily sought by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications in medicinal chemistry and advanced material synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring constrained, three-dimensional architectures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the cyclopropane moiety can impart unique biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials with tailored properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a scaffold for designing molecular probes and inhibitors to study enzyme function and biological pathways.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A critical starting material for custom synthesis houses serving the global fine chemical market.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclopropaneacetonitrile, 3-Cyano-2,2-Dimethyl- (9Ci)
CAS No.	302778-34-3
Molecular Formula	C7H9N
Molecular Weight	107.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2-Dimethylcyclopropaneacetonitrile; 3-Cyano-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarbonitrile; 2,2-Dimethyl-1-cyanocyclopropaneacetonitrile; (2,2-Dimethylcyclopropyl)acetonitrile; 1-Cyano-2,2-dimethylcyclopropaneacetonitrile; Cyclopropaneacetonitrile, 2,2-dimethyl-; 3-Cyano-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxamide (precursor name)
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Quality Control

Every batch of Cyclopropaneacetonitrile, 3-Cyano-2,2-Dimethyl- (9Ci) is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the exacting standards required for research and process development. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profile is supplied with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

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 oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, maintaining the container at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) under an inert atmosphere is recommended to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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