Description

Isocapronitrile is a versatile aliphatic nitrile compound, also known as isohexanenitrile. This specialty chemical serves as a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, prized for its reactivity and utility in constructing more complex molecules. It is essential for research and development chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring branched alkyl chains.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where its nitrile group can be transformed into various functional groups like amides or acids.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in research laboratories and pilot plants for the preparation of amines, carboxylic acids, and heterocycles via reduction or hydrolysis reactions.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the production of dyes, pigments, and corrosion inhibitors.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Potential use as a starting material for synthesizing specific aroma compounds.
• Polymer Modification: Can be used to introduce nitrile functionality into polymers, altering their physical and chemical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Isocapronitrile
CAS No.	542-54-1
Molecular Formula	C6H11N
Molecular Weight	97.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Isohexanenitrile; 4-Methylpentanenitrile; (CH3)2CHCH2CH2CN; Isoamyl cyanide; 4-Methylvaleronitrile; Isocapric nitrile; Iso-Capronitrile
EINECS	208-819-5

Quality Control

Our Isocapronitrile is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot is analyzed to meet precise specifications, with purity typically exceeding 98.0% (GC). A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and evaporation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.408 - 1.412
Density (20°C)	0.800 - 0.810 g/mL
Boiling Point	Approx. 155 - 160°C

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