Description

2-Formylbutanenitrile is a versatile aliphatic nitrile and aldehyde building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of heterocycles, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and novel crop protection agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of pyrroles, pyridines, and other nitrogen-containing heterocycles found in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive formyl and nitrile groups.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for specialty chemicals, including dyes, pigments, and functional materials.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent in method development and exploratory chemistry for creating new carbon-carbon and carbon-nitrogen bonds.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers and resins.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Formylbutanenitrile
CAS No.	43024-14-2
Molecular Formula	C5H7NO
Molecular Weight	97.12 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Formylbutyronitrile; 4-Oxopentanenitrile; Levulinonitrile; 3-Acetylpropionitrile; 4-Oxovaleronitrile; 2-Oxopentanenitrile; Pentane-4-onenitrile; Butanenitrile, 2-formyl-
EINECS	256-052-7

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Formylbutanenitrile is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles as determined by GC, HPLC, and NMR.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at 2-8°C under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent oxidation. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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