Description

6-Heptenenitrile is a versatile seven-carbon nitrile compound featuring a terminal double bond, making it a valuable bifunctional intermediate in organic synthesis. Its unique structure allows it to serve as a key building block for the production of specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and advanced materials. This product is particularly relevant for R&D chemists and process engineers in the fine chemical, agrochemical, and polymer industries seeking to introduce both nitrile and alkene functionalities into target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic molecules via cyanoalkylation and subsequent functional group transformations.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the nitrile group can be converted to amides, acids, or amines.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer in polymerization reactions to create specialty polymers, resins, and coatings with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in carbon-carbon bond forming reactions, such as hydrocyanation, Michael additions, and cyclization processes.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Utilized as an intermediate for synthesizing specific odorants and flavor compounds due to its reactive sites.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Heptenenitrile
CAS No.	5048-25-9
Molecular Formula	C7H11N
Molecular Weight	109.17 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Heptenentrile; 5-Hexenecarbonitrile; 1-Cyano-5-hexene; 5-Hexene-1-carbonitrile; Hept-6-enenitrile; Allylacetonitrile; 4-Pentenyl cyanide; Vinylbutyronitrile
EINECS	225-746-5

Quality Control

Our 6-Heptenenitrile is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopy (IR, NMR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our customers in regulated industries.

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, bases, and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture absorption and prevent 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 (n20D)	1.428 - 1.432
Density (20°C)	0.845 - 0.855 g/mL

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