Description

(1-Ethyl-1H-Imidazol-2-Yl)Acetonitrile(Saltdata: Hcl) CAS NO 63928-03-0 is a high-purity, functionalized imidazole derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a versatile nitrile-substituted imidazole scaffold, enabling the development of novel compounds with targeted biological or material properties. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require reliable, high-quality raw materials for complex synthesis projects.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting enzyme inhibition or receptor modulation.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators that leverage the imidazole pharmacophore.
• Ligand Synthesis for Catalysis: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) precursors and other ligands used in transition metal catalysis.
• Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of ionic liquids, conductive polymers, and other advanced materials where the imidazole ring contributes to specific electronic or ionic properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to build molecular probes for studying biological processes due to its ability to be further functionalized.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A valuable building block for custom synthesis houses and CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) serving diverse client needs.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	(1-Ethyl-1H-Imidazol-2-Yl)Acetonitrile(Saltdata: Hcl)
CAS No.	63928-03-0
Molecular Formula	C7H10N3·HCl
Molecular Weight	173.63 g/mol (Free base: 136.18 g/mol)
Synonyms	2-(1-Ethyl-1H-imidazol-2-yl)acetonitrile hydrochloride; 1-Ethyl-2-(cyanomethyl)imidazole hydrochloride; (1-Ethylimidazol-2-yl)acetonitrile hydrochloride; 2-Cyanomethyl-1-ethylimidazole hydrochloride; 1-Ethyl-1H-imidazole-2-acetonitrile hydrochloride; 2-(1-Ethyl-1H-imidazol-2-yl)ethanenitrile hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our (1-Ethyl-1H-Imidazol-2-Yl)Acetonitrile(Saltdata: Hcl) is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and KF titration for moisture content, to ensure it meets the exacting standards required for research and commercial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with full traceability are provided and available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to maintain stability and purity. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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