Description

Hexanenitrile is a versatile six-carbon nitrile compound, also known as capronitrile, valued for its utility as a key synthetic intermediate and solvent in advanced chemical manufacturing. Its linear aliphatic structure provides excellent solvency properties and a reactive nitrile group, making it a crucial building block for the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers. This product is essential for R&D laboratories and industrial-scale producers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and material science sectors seeking reliable, high-purity intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other nitrogen-containing heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the nitrile group is a versatile functional handle.
• Specialty Solvent: Employed as a polar, aprotic solvent in various organic reactions, including Grignard reactions and metal-catalyzed couplings.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer in the production of polyamides, resins, and other specialty polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in the preparation of carboxylic acids, amines, amides, and ketones via hydrolysis, reduction, or addition reactions.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: May be used in the controlled synthesis of specific aroma compounds and flavoring agents.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Hexanenitrile
CAS No.	628-73-9
Molecular Formula	C6H11N
Molecular Weight	97.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Capronitrile; Pentyl cyanide; n-Hexanenitrile; Amyl cyanide; Hexanonitrile; 1-Cyanopentane; n-Capronitrile; Caprylnitrile
EINECS	211-049-1

Quality Control

Our Hexanenitrile is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including Gas Chromatography (GC) for purity and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements and industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids, strong bases, and strong oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.406 - 1.410
Density (20°C)	0.800 - 0.810 g/mL

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