Description

4-Methyl-2-Oxopentanenitrile is a versatile organic nitrile and keto compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both a nitrile and a ketone group, makes it a valuable precursor for the production of complex heterocycles, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemical intermediates. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and development laboratories and manufacturing facilities in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and material science sectors seeking reliable, high-quality raw materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds containing pyridine, pyrimidine, or other nitrogen-containing heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacturing of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactivity to form complex molecular architectures.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a building block for specialty chemicals, dyes, pigments, and functional materials requiring specific ketone and nitrile functionalities.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in organic chemistry research for method development and the creation of novel compound libraries.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed in various condensation, cyclization, and addition reactions to construct complex organic molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methyl-2-Oxopentanenitrile
CAS No.	66582-16-9
Molecular Formula	C6H9NO
Molecular Weight	111.14 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methyl-2-oxopentanenitrile; 4-Methyl-2-oxovaleronitrile; 2-Oxo-4-methylpentanenitrile; Isobutyl cyanomethyl ketone; 4-Methyl-2-oxopentanenitrile; 2-Keto-4-methylvaleronitrile; (CH3)2CHCH2C(O)CH2CN
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Quality Control

Our 4-Methyl-2-Oxopentanenitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods, to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and potential 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)	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.