Description

(2E)-2-Butenenitrile is a high-purity, unsaturated nitrile compound with significant utility as a versatile chemical intermediate. Its reactive alkene and nitrile functionalities make it a valuable building block for synthesizing more complex molecules in fine chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop new compounds or optimize synthetic routes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides, leveraging its nitrile group for further chemical transformations.
• Specialty Polymer Monomer: Acts as a co-monomer or functionalizing agent in the creation of specialty polymers with tailored properties like chemical resistance or adhesion.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in laboratory and industrial-scale organic synthesis, including Michael additions, cycloadditions, and hydrogenation reactions.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for exploring new synthetic methodologies and developing novel chemical entities in academic and industrial R&D settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2E)-2-Butenenitrile
CAS No.	627-26-9
Molecular Formula	C4H5N
Molecular Weight	67.09 g/mol
Synonyms	trans-Crotononitrile; (E)-2-Butenenitrile; trans-2-Butenenitrile; Crotonic acid nitrile; 1-Cyano-1-propene; 2-Butenentrile; (E)-Crotononitrile; β-Methacrylonitrile
EINECS	210-978-2

Quality Control

Our (2E)-2-Butenenitrile is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including purity assay and impurity profiling by GC and HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability, consistency, and compliance with your specifications.

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 and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.823 - 0.828
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.418 - 1.422

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