Description

2,2-Diethoxypropionitrile is a versatile organic nitrile compound characterized by its acetal-protected carbonyl group, serving as a valuable building block in fine chemical synthesis. Its primary commercial value lies in its role as a key intermediate for the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials. This product is essential for R&D laboratories and manufacturing facilities in the pharmaceutical, specialty chemical, and electronics industries seeking high-purity synthetic intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring protected carbonyl functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacturing of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its nitrile group enables further chemical transformations.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a specialized building block for dyes, pigments, and photographic chemicals.
• Electronics Industry: Potential application as a precursor or additive in the production of specialty polymers and electronic chemicals.
• Organic Synthesis Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for developing novel synthetic methodologies, including cyanoalkylation reactions.
• Polymer Modification: Can be used to introduce nitrile and acetal functional groups into polymer chains to alter material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2-Diethoxypropionitrile
CAS No.	56011-12-2
Molecular Formula	C7H13NO2
Molecular Weight	143.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2-Diethoxypropane nitrile; Propanenitrile, 2,2-diethoxy-; Diethyl acetal of pyruvonitrile; 2,2-Diethoxypropiononitrile; α,α-Diethoxypropionitrile; Pyruvonitrile diethyl acetal; 2-Cyano-2,2-diethoxypropane; (Diethoxymethyl)acetonitrile
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Quality Control

Our 2,2-Diethoxypropionitrile is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the highest standards of purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability, though short-term storage at 15-25°C is acceptable.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.410 - 1.420
Density (20°C)	0.950 - 0.980 g/mL

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