Description

Acetonitrile, (1-Methyl-2-Imidazolidinylidene)-, (2E)- (9Ci) is a specialized organic compound belonging to the class of imidazolidinylidene-substituted acetonitriles. This chemical serves as a valuable building block and ligand precursor in advanced synthetic chemistry, enabling the development of novel catalysts and functional materials. It is primarily sought after by pharmaceutical R&D teams and fine chemical manufacturers engaged in the synthesis of complex heterocyclic compounds and organometallic complexes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: A key precursor in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing imidazolidine or related heterocyclic cores.
• Organocatalyst & Ligand Development: Serves as a foundational structure for creating N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) precursors and other specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis.
• Fine Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial research laboratories for constructing complex molecular architectures and studying new reaction methodologies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced crop protection agents and herbicides that require specific heterocyclic frameworks.
• Material Science: Potential application in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and other functional materials where electron-donating nitrogen-containing groups are beneficial.

Basic Information

Product Name	Acetonitrile, (1-Methyl-2-Imidazolidinylidene)-, (2E)- (9Ci)
CAS No.	439118-80-6
Molecular Formula	C7H11N3
Molecular Weight	137.18 g/mol
Synonyms	(2E)-2-(1-Methyl-2-imidazolidinylidene)acetonitrile; 2-(1-Methyl-2-imidazolidinylidene)acetonitrile, (2E)-; 1-Methyl-2-(cyanomethylene)imidazolidine; (E)-1-Methyl-2-(cyanomethylene)imidazolidine; Acetonitrile, [(1-methyl-2-imidazolidinylidene)]-, (2E)-; N-Methyl-2-(cyanomethylene)imidazolidine; A potential NHC precursor.
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Quality Control

Our production of Acetonitrile, (1-Methyl-2-Imidazolidinylidene)-, (2E)- (9Ci) adheres to stringent internal quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and GC-MS. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

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). This compound may be moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if specified for high-purity grades. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow solid or liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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