Description

5-Hexenenitrile is a versatile, unsaturated nitrile compound with the linear formula CH2=CH(CH2)3CN. This specialty chemical serves as a valuable bifunctional building block, featuring both a reactive terminal alkene and a nitrile group, enabling its use in a wide range of organic synthesis and polymerization reactions. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical intermediates manufacturers, agrochemical producers, and research institutions for the development of novel compounds and materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer for specialty polymers, resins, and functional materials.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed in cyclization reactions, cross-coupling chemistry, and as a starting material for fine chemicals.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Serves as an intermediate for the synthesis of specific aroma compounds.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in synthetic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Hexenenitrile
CAS No.	5048-19-1
Molecular Formula	C6H9N
Molecular Weight	95.14 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Hexenenitrile; 4-Pentenyl cyanide; Allylacetonitrile; 1-Cyano-4-pentene; Hex-5-enenitrile; 5-Hexene nitrile; Vinylbutyronitrile; (Pent-4-enyl) cyanide
EINECS	225-748-1

Quality Control

Our 5-Hexenenitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. We support custom synthesis and can tailor purity grades to meet specific project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and strong oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and evaporation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.425 - 1.429
Density (g/mL at 25°C)	0.835 - 0.845

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