Description

(Dodecylsulphonyl)Acetonitrile is a specialized organic intermediate featuring a long-chain alkylsulfonyl group attached to an acetonitrile moiety. This unique structure makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing surfactants, specialty polymers, and pharmaceutical agents. It is primarily sought by research chemists and process development teams in the fine chemical, agrochemical, and material science industries for introducing sulfonyl and nitrile functionalities into target molecules.

Application

• Surfactant & Detergent Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor for the synthesis of anionic surfactants with tailored hydrophobic chain lengths.
• Polymer Modification: Used to incorporate sulfonyl groups into polymer backbones, enhancing properties like hydrophilicity, thermal stability, or ionic conductivity.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile synthon in medicinal chemistry for creating novel sulfonamide-based drug candidates or prodrugs.
• Agrochemical Development: Employed in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators that require specific sulfonyl-acetonitrile motifs.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Utilized in the synthesis of advanced organic electronic materials where the combination of a flexible alkyl chain and polar sulfonyl/nitrile groups is beneficial.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental reagent for exploring new organic reactions and constructing complex molecular architectures in academic and industrial R&D labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Dodecylsulphonyl)Acetonitrile
CAS No.	52821-30-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₂₇NO₂S
Molecular Weight	273.44 g/mol
Synonyms	Dodecylsulfonylacetonitrile; 1-Dodecanesulfonylacetonitrile; Acetonitrile, (dodecylsulfonyl)-; Laurylsulfonylacetonitrile; n-Dodecylsulfonylacetonitrile; (1-Dodecylsulfonyl)acetonitrile; Dodecane-1-sulfonylacetonitrile; 2-(Dodecylsulfonyl)acetonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (Dodecylsulphonyl)Acetonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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