Description

3-Methoxyacrylonitrile is a versatile organic intermediate featuring a reactive acrylonitrile moiety with a methoxy substituent. This compound is valued for its role as a key building block in the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in fine chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty polymer industries for constructing heterocyclic compounds and functionalized acrylates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and various heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging its reactive double bond for structural diversification.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Acts as a building block for dyes, pigments, and other specialty organic compounds requiring the acrylonitrile functional group.
• Polymer & Material Science: Employed in research for creating functionalized polymers, coatings, and materials with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating novel molecular libraries in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3-Methoxyacrylonitrile
CAS No.	60838-50-8
Molecular Formula	C4H5NO
Molecular Weight	83.09 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Propenenitrile, 3-methoxy-; Methoxyacrylonitrile; 3-Methoxy-2-propenenitrile; (E)-3-Methoxyacrylonitrile; (Z)-3-Methoxyacrylonitrile; 3-Methoxy-2-propen-1-nitrile; Acrylonitrile, 3-methoxy-; 3-Methoxyacrylonitrile (mixed isomers)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Methoxyacrylonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Isomer Ratio (E/Z)	Contact for details

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