Description

3-Cyclohexylpropanenitrile is a versatile organic nitrile compound featuring a cyclohexyl moiety, serving as a valuable intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its structure makes it a key building block for the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials, where precise molecular architecture is critical. This high-purity chemical is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industries seeking reliable synthetic precursors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a lipophilic cyclohexylpropyl chain.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, where it acts as a key nitrile-based building block.
• Liquid Crystal & Polymer Chemistry: Serves as an intermediate in the production of specialty monomers and liquid crystal materials for electronic displays.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: Employed in laboratories for cyanoalkylation reactions and as a starting material for the preparation of carboxylic acids, amines, and heterocycles via nitrile transformation.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Potential use as an intermediate in the synthesis of specific aroma chemicals and musk analogs.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Can be utilized as a component in specialty chemical formulations designed to protect metal surfaces.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	3-Cyclohexylpropanenitrile
CAS No.	41010-09-7
Molecular Formula	C9H15N
Molecular Weight	137.22 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Cyclohexylpropionitrile; (3-Cyclohexylpropyl)nitrile; Cyclohexanepropanenitrile; β-Cyclohexylpropionitrile; Cyclohexylpropionitrile; 3-Cyclohexylpropyl cyanide; Cyclohexanepropionitrile; 41010-09-7
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Quality Control

Our 3-Cyclohexylpropanenitrile is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment 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 at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.460 - 1.470
Density (g/mL, 20°C)	0.910 - 0.930

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