Description

5-Iodo-2,2-Dimethylpentanenitrile is a versatile halogenated nitrile building block, valued for its unique reactivity profile in organic synthesis. Its structure, featuring both an iodine atom and a nitrile group, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This compound is essential for chemists and R&D teams in fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and advanced material sectors seeking to introduce functionalized alkyl chains or create novel heterocyclic systems.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of novel therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functional monomers and polymers with specific electronic or structural properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The iodine moiety makes it a suitable substrate for various palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Sonogashira).
• Nitrile Transformation Chemistry: The nitrile group can be hydrolyzed to acids, reduced to amines, or used in cycloaddition reactions to form heterocycles.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Iodo-2,2-Dimethylpentanenitrile
CAS No.	56475-44-6
Molecular Formula	C7H12IN
Molecular Weight	237.08 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Iodo-2,2-dimethylvaleronitrile; 2,2-Dimethyl-5-iodopentanenitrile; 5-Iodo-2,2-dimethylpentanenitrile; Pentanenitrile, 5-iodo-2,2-dimethyl-; ICN-2,2-DMP; 5-Iodo-2,2-DMPN
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Quality Control

Our 5-Iodo-2,2-Dimethylpentanenitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates for research and development.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in light-resistant packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 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.