Description

Sodium 1-Cyano-3-Methylbutan-2-Olate is a versatile organic sodium salt characterized by its cyano and methylbutanoate functional groups. This compound serves as a valuable building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for research and development as well as process-scale manufacturing.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring branched-chain nitrile or ester functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its specific carbon skeleton is incorporated.
• Fine Chemical Building Block: Employed in organic laboratories for the preparation of complex esters, acids, and amines via further transformation of its cyano and ester groups.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or additive in the development of novel polymers and functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium 1-Cyano-3-Methylbutan-2-Olate
CAS No.	655235-31-7
Molecular Formula	C6H8NNaO2
Molecular Weight	149.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium 3-Methyl-2-oxobutane-1-carbonitrile; Sodium 2-Cyano-3-methylbutanoate; 1-Cyano-3-methylbutan-2-ol sodium salt; 3-Methyl-2-oxobutanenitrile sodium derivative; Sodium 1-cyano-3-methyl-2-oxobutane; 2-Butanenitrile, 1-cyano-3-methyl-, sodium salt (1:1)
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Quality Control

Our Sodium 1-Cyano-3-Methylbutan-2-Olate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for all critical parameters are available upon request, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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