Description

G-Iodobutyronitrile (CAS NO 6727-73-7) is a versatile halogenated nitrile building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its reactive iodine and nitrile functional groups make it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications such as nucleophilic substitution reactions and the synthesis of heterocycles.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers and functional materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and nucleophilic substitution reactions to introduce butyronitrile moieties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Useful for synthesizing specialized ligands for metal complexes and catalysts.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways in academic and industrial R&D labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	G-Iodobutyronitrile
CAS No.	6727-73-7
Molecular Formula	C4H6IN
Molecular Weight	194.00 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Iodobutyronitrile; 4-Iodobutanenitrile; γ-Iodobutyronitrile; Butyronitrile, 4-iodo-; 1-Cyano-3-iodopropane; NSC 60548; Iodobutyronitrile
EINECS	229-785-7

Quality Control

Our G-Iodobutyronitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, identity, and impurities is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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