Description

2-Aminobutanenitrile is a versatile organic nitrile compound featuring both an amino and a cyano functional group on a butane backbone. This bifunctional structure makes it a valuable building block in synthetic organic chemistry, enabling the construction of complex molecules. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the synthesis of active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing amino acid or heterocyclic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for creating herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a versatile synthon for manufacturing dyes, pigments, and specialty polymers.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a starting material for the preparation of amines, amides, and carboxylic acids through hydrolysis or reduction reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Aminobutanenitrile
CAS No.	40651-89-6
Molecular Formula	C₄H₈N₂
Molecular Weight	84.12 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Aminobutyronitrile; Butanenitrile, 2-amino-; 2-Cyano-1-aminopropane; α-Aminobutyronitrile; 2-Amino-n-butyronitrile; 1-Cyano-1-aminopropane; 2-Aminobutane nitrile
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Quality Control

Our 2-Aminobutanenitrile is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets high-grade specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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