Description

2-Isopropyl-2,3-Dimethyl-Butyronitrile is a specialized branched-chain nitrile compound with the CAS number 55897-64-8. This chemical serves as a versatile intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, valued for its unique steric and electronic properties. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• As a key pharmaceutical intermediate in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Utilized in agrochemical research for the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Serves as a specialty chemical precursor for producing dyes, pigments, and advanced polymeric materials.
• Acts as a nitrile-based building block in organic chemistry research for constructing complex molecular architectures.
• Potential use in the synthesis of flavor and fragrance compounds due to its structural framework.
• Employed in material science for the development of specialty solvents and high-performance additives.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Isopropyl-2,3-Dimethyl-Butyronitrile
CAS No.	55897-64-8
Molecular Formula	C9H17N
Molecular Weight	139.24 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Dimethyl-2-isopropylbutyronitrile; 2-Isopropyl-2,3-dimethylbutanenitrile; Butanenitrile, 2,3-dimethyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-; 2-(1-Methylethyl)-2,3-dimethylbutanenitrile; 2,3-Dimethyl-2-(propan-2-yl)butanenitrile; α-Isopropyl-α,β-dimethylbutyronitrile
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Quality Control

Our 2-Isopropyl-2,3-Dimethyl-Butyronitrile is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, impurity profile, and physical properties. Our quality commitment ensures the material is suitable for demanding research and industrial synthesis applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption or contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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