Description

2-Pentyl Isocyanide is a versatile organic building block characterized by its reactive isocyanide functional group. This compound is essential for facilitating the synthesis of complex heterocycles and natural product analogs through multicomponent reactions. It is primarily utilized by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for lead optimization and the development of novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key reagent in the Ugi and Passerini multicomponent reactions for the efficient synthesis of peptide mimetics and diverse compound libraries for drug discovery.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the construction of novel nitrogen-containing heterocycles that serve as potential active ingredients for crop protection agents.
• Material Science Research: Used in the development of functional polymers and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) where the isocyanide group acts as a ligand or a polymerization monomer.
• Catalyst Ligand Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of specialized isocyanide-based ligands used in transition metal catalysis.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in bioorthogonal chemistry and activity-based protein profiling to study biological processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Pentyl Isocyanide
CAS No.	355377-26-3
Molecular Formula	C6H11N
Molecular Weight	97.16 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Isocyano-pentane; Pentyl isocyanide; Isocyanopentane; 2-Pentylisonitrile; (Pentyl)isocyanide; Isoamyl isocyanide; 1-Pentyl isocyanide; Amyl isocyanide
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Quality Control

Our 2-Pentyl Isocyanide is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay and impurity profiles. We are committed to meeting the exacting standards required for research and development applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. For long-term stability, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 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.