Description

2-Oxocyclohexanecarbonitrile is a versatile cyclic ketone nitrile intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique bifunctional structure, featuring both a carbonyl and a nitrile group, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex heterocyclic and pharmaceutical scaffolds. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various pharmacologically active molecules, including potential central nervous system (CNS) agents and enzyme inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators due to its reactive functional groups.
• Fine Chemical Building Block: Employed in the production of specialty chemicals, dyes, and complex organic ligands for catalysis.
• Heterocyclic Chemistry: Serves as a starting material for the construction of piperidine, pyridine, and other nitrogen-containing heterocycles, which are core structures in many bioactive compounds.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Utilized in methodological development and exploratory chemistry for creating new molecular libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Oxocyclohexanecarbonitrile
CAS No.	4513-77-3
Molecular Formula	C7H9NO
Molecular Weight	123.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Oxocyclohexanecarbonitrile; Cyclohexanone-2-carbonitrile; 2-Cyanocyclohexanone; 2-Ketocyclohexanecarbonitrile; 2-Oxo-cyclohexanecarbonitrile; 2-Oxocyclohexanenitrile; 1-Cyanocyclohexan-2-one
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Oxocyclohexanecarbonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.