Description

(2-Oxocyclohexyl)Acetonitrile is a versatile cyclic ketone nitrile derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its unique bifunctional structure, which allows for selective chemical transformations at both the carbonyl and nitrile groups, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers 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 complex heterocyclic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with cyclohexane-based frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its reactive sites for structural diversification.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, dyes, and pigments where its ketone and nitrile functionalities are essential for specific reactions.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent in method development and exploratory chemistry for creating new carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bonds.
• Material Science Precursor: Investigated for use in synthesizing monomers or ligands for advanced polymers and coordination complexes.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Oxocyclohexyl)Acetonitrile
CAS No.	42185-27-3
Molecular Formula	C8H11NO
Molecular Weight	137.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(2-Oxocyclohexyl)acetonitrile; 2-Cyclohexanoneacetonitrile; 2-(2-Oxocyclohexyl)ethanenitrile; 2-Cyanoethyl cyclohexanone; Cyclohexanone, 2-(cyanomethyl)-; 2-(Cyanomethyl)cyclohexanone
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Quality Control

Our (2-Oxocyclohexyl)Acetonitrile is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider maintaining the material under an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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