Description

1-Aminocyclopentane Carbonitrile is a versatile and high-value organic building block featuring both a primary amine and a nitrile functional group on a cyclopentane ring. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a critical intermediate for the synthesis of complex molecules in advanced research and development. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical manufacturers for constructing novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in the development of protease inhibitors, neurological agents, and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for dyes, pigments, and other high-value specialty chemicals requiring a constrained cyclic amine backbone.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of advanced polymers, resins, and ligands for catalysis due to its reactive functional groups.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Aminocyclopentane Carbonitrile
CAS No.	49830-37-7
Molecular Formula	C6H10N2
Molecular Weight	110.16 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Aminocyclopentanecarbonitrile; Cyclopentanecarbonitrile, 1-amino-; 1-Cyano-1-aminocyclopentane; 1-Amino-1-cyanocyclopentane; Aminocyclopentanecarbonitrile; (1-Cyanocyclopentyl)amine
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Quality Control

Our 1-Aminocyclopentane Carbonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with products typically meeting specifications suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for every batch upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; containers must be kept tightly sealed and away from light sources to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%

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