Description

Ethyl Cyano(1-Cyanocyclopentyl)Acetate is a versatile bifunctional cyanoacetate ester derivative, serving as a critical high-purity building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular architecture, featuring two reactive cyano groups, makes it an essential precursor for constructing complex heterocyclic and pharmaceutical intermediates. This compound is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the synthesis of complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles, such as pyrroles, pyridines, and fused ring systems found in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require specific cyano-functionalized scaffolds for enhanced bioactivity.
• Specialty Polymer Monomer: Serves as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with tailored properties like adhesion, thermal stability, or chemical resistance.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for methodological studies in C-C bond formation, cyclization reactions, and the development of new synthetic methodologies.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Utilized in the synthesis of novel chelating ligands or organocatalysts due to its ability to introduce multiple coordination sites.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate for manufacturing dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals where the cyano and ester functionalities are integral to the final product's properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl Cyano(1-Cyanocyclopentyl)Acetate
CAS No.	62953-74-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₁₄N₂O₂
Molecular Weight	206.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-Cyano-2-(1-cyanocyclopentyl)acetate; 2-Cyano-2-(1-cyanocyclopentyl)acetic Acid Ethyl Ester; Acetic acid, cyano(1-cyanocyclopentyl)-, ethyl ester; 1-Cyanocyclopentanecarbonitrile, α-carboethoxy-; Ethyl (1-Cyanocyclopentyl)cyanoacetate; Ethyl α-Cyano-α-(1-cyanocyclopentyl)acetate; (1-Cyanocyclopentyl)cyanoacetic Acid Ethyl Ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl Cyano(1-Cyanocyclopentyl)Acetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high chemical purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment. We support custom synthesis and can tailor specifications to meet specific project needs, including compliance with relevant ICH guidelines for pharmaceutical development.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound may be moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if specified. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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