Description

2-Methyl-2-Butenenitrile is an unsaturated nitrile compound with significant utility as a versatile chemical intermediate. Its reactive nitrile and alkene functionalities make it a valuable building block for synthesizing a range of specialty chemicals, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and polymers. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and material science industries seeking to introduce specific molecular frameworks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides, leveraging its nitrile group for further chemical transformations.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a comonomer or cross-linking agent to modify the properties of acrylic resins, adhesives, and specialty polymers.
• Fine Chemical Building Block: Employed in organic synthesis for creating complex molecules in research and industrial-scale manufacturing.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for exploring new synthetic pathways and developing novel compounds in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methyl-2-Butenenitrile
CAS No.	4403-61-6
Molecular Formula	C5H7N
Molecular Weight	81.12 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methylbut-2-enenitrile; 2-Methylcrotononitrile; 2-Methyl-2-butenenitrile; Tiglomitrile; Tiglinic acid nitrile; (E)-2-Methyl-2-butenenitrile; 2-Methyl-2-butenenitrile (mixed isomers); 2-Methylcrotonic acid nitrile
EINECS	224-548-7

Quality Control

Our 2-Methyl-2-Butenenitrile is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including purity assay and impurity profiling by GC and HPLC, to ensure it meets exacting standards for use in sensitive applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 2-25°C. The container should be kept tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture absorption and prevent volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.820 - 0.840
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.420 - 1.430

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