Description

5-Cyanopentanoic Acid is a versatile bifunctional organic compound featuring both a nitrile and a carboxylic acid group, making it a valuable building block in synthetic chemistry. This compound is essential for the production of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers. It is particularly sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and material science sectors for synthesizing complex molecules and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including GABA-related compounds and other neurologically active molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing specialty polyamides, polyesters, and other high-performance polymers.
• Organic Synthesis: A versatile reagent for constructing six-membered rings and other heterocyclic compounds via cyclization reactions.
• Bioconjugation & Linker Chemistry: Utilized in the development of biochemical probes, drug conjugates, and bi-functional linkers due to its reactive handles.
• Research & Development: Critical compound in medicinal chemistry and process development labs for route scouting and scale-up studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Cyanopentanoic Acid
CAS No.	5264-33-5
Molecular Formula	C6H9NO2
Molecular Weight	127.14 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Cyanovaleric Acid; 4-Cyanobutane-1-carboxylic Acid; 5-Cyano-n-valeric Acid; NSC 60529; Pentanoic acid, 5-cyano-; 5-Cyano pentanoic acid; 5-Cyano valeric acid; 6-Oxo-6-cyanohexanoic acid (tautomeric form)
EINECS	226-076-4

Quality Control

Our 5-Cyanopentanoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) that include results for assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring reliability for your critical synthesis processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); therefore, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect quality and stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	55 - 60 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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