Description

Isobutyronitrile is a versatile organic nitrile compound, serving as a crucial intermediate in the synthesis of a wide range of valuable chemicals. Its high reactivity and specific structure make it an essential building block for agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and specialty materials. This product is primarily sought by manufacturers in the chemical synthesis, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industries for producing active ingredients, fine chemicals, and polymers.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Building block for creating various pharmaceutical compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Organic Synthesis: Versatile reagent for introducing the isobutyl group or cyano functionality in complex molecule construction.
• Polymer Industry: Used in the production of specialty polymers, resins, and as a modifier for plastic materials.
• Solvent Applications: Employed as a polar, aprotic solvent in specific chemical reactions and extraction processes.
• Chemical Research & Development: Valuable starting material in R&D laboratories for novel compound discovery.

Basic Information

Product Name	Isobutyronitrile
CAS No.	78-82-0
Molecular Formula	C4H7N
Molecular Weight	69.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Isobutyl cyanide; 2-Methylpropanenitrile; Isopropyl cyanide; 2-Methylpropionitrile; Isobutanonitrile; (CH3)2CHCN; Propane, 2-cyano-; UN 2284
EINECS	201-147-5

Quality Control

Our Isobutyronitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including gas chromatography (GC) for assay and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with customer requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep container tightly sealed when not in use. Store separately from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1 %
Density (20°C)	0.770 - 0.790 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.372 - 1.374
Boiling Point	~ 107 - 109 °C

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