Description

Trimethylacetonitrile is a versatile organic nitrile compound, also known as Pivalonitrile, with the CAS registry number 630-18-2. It serves as a crucial high-purity intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, valued for its sterically hindered structure. This chemical is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel compounds and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring sterically hindered nitrile groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where its structural properties enhance product stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for specialized ligands in coordination chemistry and catalytic systems.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of dyes, pigments, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex molecular architectures.
• Polymer Modification: Used as a comonomer or modifying agent to introduce specific functional groups into polymer chains.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trimethylacetonitrile
CAS No.	630-18-2
Molecular Formula	C5H9N
Molecular Weight	83.13 g/mol
Synonyms	Pivalonitrile; 2,2-Dimethylpropionitrile; tert-Butyl cyanide; Trimethylacetonitrile; α,α-Dimethylpropionitrile; Neopentanenitrile; Pivalic acid nitrile; 2,2-Dimethylpropanenitrile
EINECS	211-135-1

Quality Control

Our Trimethylacetonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. For customers with specific regulatory needs, we can support documentation for compliance with standards such as REACH, TSCA, and other global chemical inventories.

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 minimize moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.388 - 1.392
Density (20°C)	0.765 - 0.775 g/mL

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