Description

2-Decenenitrile is a versatile, unsaturated nitrile compound with the CAS registry number 68039-74-7, serving as a valuable intermediate in fine chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a long carbon chain with a terminal nitrile group and an internal double bond, makes it a crucial building block for creating complex molecules. This product is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries who require high-purity intermediates for advanced synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring long-chain aliphatic nitrile functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for manufacturing herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Specialty Polymer & Resin Production: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer in the creation of specialty polyamides, polyesters, and other performance polymers.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Utilized as an intermediate for synthesizing specific aroma chemicals and flavor compounds.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in research laboratories for Michael additions, hydrocyanation reactions, and other C-C bond forming processes.
• Lubricant & Surfactant Additive Intermediate: Used to manufacture specialized additives that enhance the properties of industrial lubricants and surfactants.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Decenenitrile
CAS No.	68039-74-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₁₇N
Molecular Weight	151.25 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Decenenitrile; Dec-2-enenitrile; 2-Decenentrile; (E)-2-Decenenitrile; (Z)-2-Decenenitrile; 2-Decenyl nitrile; 2-Nitriledecene; 68039-74-7
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Quality Control

Our 2-Decenenitrile is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods, to verify identity and assay. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our customers in regulated industries.

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). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Isomeric Purity (GC)	Reported on COA
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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