Description

1-(3-Oxobutyl)Cyclohexanecarbonitrile is a versatile and high-purity organic nitrile compound with a ketone functional group, serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its bifunctional nature makes it an essential intermediate for creating complex molecular architectures with high precision and yield. This compound is particularly valuable for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those containing cyclohexane and nitrile moieties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Specialty Polymer Modifier: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce specific chemical resistance or mechanical properties into polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in multi-step synthetic routes for constructing complex organic molecules in R&D laboratories.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating novel chelating ligands and organocatalysts.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(3-Oxobutyl)Cyclohexanecarbonitrile
CAS No.	58422-83-6
Molecular Formula	C11H17NO
Molecular Weight	179.26 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(1-Cyanocyclohexyl)-2-butanone; 4-(Cyanocyclohexyl)-2-butanone; 1-(3-Oxobutyl)cyclohexanecarbonitrile; 4-(1-Cyanocyclohexyl)butan-2-one; Cyclohexanecarbonitrile, 1-(3-oxobutyl)-; Butanone, 4-(1-cyanocyclohexyl)-
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Quality Control

Every batch of 1-(3-Oxobutyl)Cyclohexanecarbonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the highest standards of purity and consistency. Our quality protocols are designed to guarantee batch-to-batch reliability for your critical processes. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids, organic solvents, fluorides, and strong alkalis. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture uptake and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Any single unknown impurity	≤ 0.5%

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