Description

2-Cyanoethyl Nitrate is a specialized organic nitrate ester compound with the CAS registry number 50434-02-1. This chemical is valued for its dual functional groups, making it a versatile intermediate in advanced synthesis and energetic materials research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical manufacturing sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring nitrated or cyano-functionalized scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Energetic Materials Research: Acts as a precursor or plasticizer component in the development of specialized propellants and explosives due to its nitrate ester functionality.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in laboratories for introducing nitro and cyano groups into target molecules, facilitating further chemical transformations.
• Polymer Modification: Utilized in the production of specialty polymers and resins, where it can impart specific properties like polarity or reactivity.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Functions as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed and other metal-mediated coupling reactions to create complex organic compounds.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2-Cyanoethyl Nitrate
CAS No.	50434-02-1
Molecular Formula	C3H4N2O3
Molecular Weight	116.08 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Nitrooxypropionitrile; β-Cyanoethyl nitrate; 3-Nitrooxypropanenitrile; 2-Cyanoethyl nitrate ester; Hydroxyacetonitrile nitrate; Propanenitrile, 3-nitrooxy-; Nitric acid 2-cyanoethyl ester
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Quality Control

Our 2-Cyanoethyl Nitrate is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by HPLC, identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, and impurity profiling to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources, ignition points, and incompatible materials. Due to its properties as a strong oxidizer and light-sensitive material, it should be kept separate from reducing agents and organic solvents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Refractive Index	1.420 - 1.430
Density (20°C)	1.25 - 1.35 g/mL

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