Description

Ethyl 2-Cyano-3-Methylvalerate is a versatile cyano ester compound, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, offering both an ester and a nitrile group for diverse chemical transformations. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for constructing complex molecular frameworks and active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds with branched-chain architectures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing novel herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides.
• Fine Chemical Production: Used in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, dyes, and functional materials.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and methodologies.
• Polymer Modification: Can be utilized to introduce cyano and ester functionalities into polymer chains.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2-Cyano-3-Methylvalerate
CAS No.	7309-45-7
Molecular Formula	C9H15NO2
Molecular Weight	169.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-Cyano-3-Methylpentanoate; 2-Cyano-3-methyl-pentanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; 3-Methyl-2-cyanovaleric Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 3-Methyl-2-cyanovalerate; NSC 3348; Ethyl α-Cyano-β-methylvalerate; 2-Cyano-3-methylvaleric Acid Ethyl Ester
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2-Cyano-3-Methylvalerate is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our industrial and research partners. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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