Description

Butyronitrile Diethyl Malonate is a high-purity specialty chemical intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique bifunctional structure, featuring both a nitrile and a malonate ester group, makes it a versatile building block for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors, where it is used to synthesize active ingredients and fine chemicals requiring specific functional group transformations.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds containing cyano and carboxylic acid derivative functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacturing of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactivity to form heterocyclic structures.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a versatile building block for creating complex molecules used in dyes, pigments, and specialty polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Knoevenagel condensations, Michael additions, and other carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions in research and development laboratories.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of novel polymeric materials with specific properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butyronitrile Diethyl Malonate
CAS No.	63972-18-9
Molecular Formula	C11H17NO4
Molecular Weight	227.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Diethyl 2-Cyanobutylmalonate; Diethyl (2-Cyanobutyl)propanedioate; 2-(1-Cyanopropyl)malonic Acid Diethyl Ester; Butyronitrile Malonic Acid Diethyl Ester; Propanedioic acid, 2-(1-cyanopropyl)-, diethyl ester; Diethyl (1-cyanopropyl)malonate
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Quality Control

Our Butyronitrile Diethyl Malonate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopy (IR, NMR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with customer specifications and industry best practices.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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