Description

2-Butenenitrile, 3-Amino-2,4-Dichloro- is a specialized, halogenated nitrile derivative with a reactive amino group, making it a valuable bifunctional intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure allows for selective chemical transformations, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for developing novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring halogenated or cyano-substituted heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive sites for molecular diversification.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a versatile precursor for creating complex amines, diamines, and other nitrogen-containing compounds in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent for the development of specialty polymers with unique thermal or chemical resistance properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying enzyme mechanisms or biological pathways due to its electrophilic nitrile and nucleophilic amino group.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Butenenitrile, 3-Amino-2,4-Dichloro-
CAS No.	55549-51-4
Molecular Formula	C4H4Cl2N2
Molecular Weight	150.99 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Amino-2,4-dichloro-2-butenenitrile; 2,4-Dichloro-3-aminocrotononitrile; 2-Butenenitrile, 3-amino-2,4-dichloro-; (Z)-3-Amino-2,4-dichlorobut-2-enenitrile; 3-Amino-2,4-dichlorocrotononitrile; 2,4-Dichloro-3-aminobut-2-enenitrile; 3-AADCB; Contact for additional synonyms.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Butenenitrile, 3-Amino-2,4-Dichloro- is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your synthetic processes. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our standard analytical methods include HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy to confirm specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%; Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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