Description

Butanenitrile, 4-(Dimethyl-2-Pyridinylsilyl)- (9Ci) is a specialized organosilicon nitrile compound, identified by CAS number 424822-12-8, that serves as a valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced organic and organometallic chemistry. Its molecular architecture, featuring both a nitrile group and a dimethylpyridinylsilyl moiety, makes it a versatile building block for constructing complex molecular frameworks. This high-purity reagent is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors for applications requiring precise silicon-carbon bond formation.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for silicon-containing drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides where the silyl group modifies biological activity and stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating sophisticated ligands used in transition metal catalysis and asymmetric synthesis.
• Advanced Material Research: Employed in the preparation of functionalized polymers, silicon-based coatings, and hybrid organic-inorganic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing tagged molecules and probes for studying biological systems and enzyme mechanisms.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for methodological development in synthetic organic chemistry laboratories worldwide.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butanenitrile, 4-(Dimethyl-2-Pyridinylsilyl)- (9Ci)
CAS No.	424822-12-8
Molecular Formula	C11H16N2Si
Molecular Weight	204.35 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Dimethyl-2-pyridinylsilyl)butanenitrile; 4-[(Dimethyl)(pyridin-2-yl)silyl]butanenitrile; 2-(4-Cyanobutyl)(dimethyl)silylpyridine; 4-[Dimethyl(pyridin-2-yl)silyl]butyronitrile; (2-Pyridyl)dimethylsilylbutyronitrile; Butyronitrile, 4-[dimethyl(2-pyridinyl)silyl]-; 4-(Dimethyl-2-pyridylsilyl)butyronitrile
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Quality Control

Every batch of Butanenitrile, 4-(Dimethyl-2-Pyridinylsilyl)- (9Ci) is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and reliability for sensitive synthetic applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, to ensure compliance with exacting R&D and process chemistry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 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.