Description

2-Pentenenitrile, 2-(2-Oxopropyl)-, (2E)- (9Ci) is a specialized organic nitrile compound featuring an α,β-unsaturated carbonyl moiety, making it a valuable bifunctional building block for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound's unique structure offers significant versatility in creating complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical and fine chemical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications requiring precise molecular construction.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing heterocyclic or complex aliphatic chains.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive nitrile and ketone groups.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a versatile building block for creating flavors, fragrances, and advanced material precursors.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Employed in methodological studies and as a model compound for developing new organic reactions, such as Michael additions or cyclizations.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized as a monomer or cross-linking agent for specialty polymers with specific functional properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Pentenenitrile, 2-(2-Oxopropyl)-, (2E)- (9Ci)
CAS No.	320572-83-6
Molecular Formula	C8H11NO
Molecular Weight	137.18 g/mol
Synonyms	(2E)-2-(2-Oxopropyl)-2-pentenenitrile; 2-(2-Oxopropyl)-2-pentenenitrile, (E)-; 2-Pentenenitrile, 2-(2-oxopropyl)-, (E)-; 3-Methyl-1-cyano-1-hexen-3-one; 1-Cyano-3-methyl-1-hexen-3-one; (E)-2-(2-Oxopropyl)pent-2-enenitrile; (E)-3-Methyl-1-cyanohex-1-en-3-one
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Pentenenitrile, 2-(2-Oxopropyl)-, (2E)- (9Ci) is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure compliance with exacting purity and identity specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical R&D and production processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to the reactive nature of the functional groups, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability and to minimize potential degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
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.