Description

2,3-Dichloro-2-Methylpropiononitrile is a versatile halogenated nitrile intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, offering both a nitrile group and reactive chlorinated sites for further chemical transformations. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing active ingredients and complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for dyes, pigments, and other high-value fine chemicals.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and resins.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in constructing novel carbon skeletons and heterocycles.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Dichloro-2-Methylpropiononitrile
CAS No.	6092-39-3
Molecular Formula	C5H5Cl2N
Molecular Weight	149.00 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Dichloro-2-methylpropionitrile; 2-Methyl-2,3-dichloropropionitrile; 2,3-Dichloro-2-methylpropanenitrile; 2,3-Dichloroisobutyronitrile; NSC 9375; Dichloromethylpropiononitrile; α,β-Dichloro-α-methylpropionitrile
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Quality Control

Our 2,3-Dichloro-2-Methylpropiononitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay and impurity profiling by techniques such as GC and HPLC. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting full specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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