Description

2-Cyano-4-Methylpent-2-Enoic Acid is a versatile cyano-substituted unsaturated carboxylic acid that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a reactive cyano group and an α,β-unsaturated acid moiety, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring cyano or carboxylic acid functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer for specialty polymers, including acrylic resins and high-performance materials.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals.
• Chemical Research: Serves as a versatile scaffold in medicinal chemistry and material science research for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Useful for preparing novel chelating ligands and organocatalysts.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Cyano-4-Methylpent-2-Enoic Acid
CAS No.	760-58-7
Molecular Formula	C7H9NO2
Molecular Weight	139.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Cyano-4-methyl-2-pentenoic acid; 4-Methyl-2-cyano-2-pentenoic acid; 2-Pentenoic acid, 2-cyano-4-methyl-; (E/Z)-2-Cyano-4-methylpent-2-enoic acid; 2-Cyano-4-methyl-2-pentenoate; NSC 163983
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Cyano-4-Methylpent-2-Enoic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity determination and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for identity, purity, and impurities is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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