Description

1,5-Dicyanopentane is a versatile aliphatic dinitrile compound, serving as a critical bifunctional building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to act as a linear linker, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures such as polymers, macrocycles, and pharmaceutical intermediates. This high-purity chemical is essential for R&D and production within the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries, where precise chain extension and functional group introduction are required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring linear diamino or dicarboxylic acid backbones.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or chain extender in the production of polyamides (nylons), polyesters, and other specialty polymers with tailored thermal and mechanical properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that incorporate nitrile or amine functionalities.
• Macrocyclic Ligand Production: Employed in the synthesis of crown ethers, cryptands, and other chelating agents for metal ion separation and catalysis.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: A component in advanced formulations designed to protect metal surfaces in industrial processes.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A versatile reagent for introducing the -CH2-CH2-CH2-CH2-CH2- spacer with terminal cyano groups, which can be further reduced to amines or hydrolyzed to acids.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,5-Dicyanopentane
CAS No.	646-20-8
Molecular Formula	C7H10N2
Molecular Weight	122.17 g/mol
Synonyms	1,5-Dicyanopentane; Pimelonitrile; Pentamethylene dicyanide; Heptanedinitrile; 1,5-Dicyanopentane; Pimelic acid dinitrile; Pimelononitrile; NC(CH2)5CN
EINECS	211-477-0

Quality Control

Our 1,5-Dicyanopentane is manufactured under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards and our specifications are designed to meet the rigorous demands of fine chemical and pharmaceutical applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are 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 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 degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.440 - 1.444
Density (20°C)	0.950 - 0.970 g/mL

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