Description

3-Aminobutanenitrile Hydrochloride is a versatile organic salt and a key chiral building block in fine chemical synthesis. Its primary value lies in its bifunctional amine and nitrile groups, which enable its use in constructing complex molecular architectures for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. This compound is essential for research and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of chiral amines, β-amino acids, and various heterocyclic compounds used in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with specific stereochemical configurations.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Used in the development of chiral ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis applications.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, dyes, and functional materials requiring precise molecular structures.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Aminobutanenitrile Hydrochloride
CAS No.	50840-31-8
Molecular Formula	C₄H₈N₂·HCl
Molecular Weight	120.58 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Aminobutyronitrile Hydrochloride; (±)-3-Aminobutanenitrile Hydrochloride; DL-3-Aminobutyronitrile Hydrochloride; 3-Amino-1-cyanopropane Hydrochloride; 3-Aminopropyl cyanide hydrochloride; 1-Cyano-2-propylamine hydrochloride; β-Aminobutyronitrile hydrochloride; Aminobutyronitrile HCl
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Quality Control

Our 3-Aminobutanenitrile Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are 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, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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