Description

Ethyl 2-Cyano-4-Methylvalerate is a versatile cyanoester compound, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, featuring both an ester and a nitrile group, which allows for selective transformations under mild conditions. This makes it an essential intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to construct complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing valeric acid derivatives or nitrile-based functional groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific branched-chain ester backbones.
• Fine Chemical Production: Used in the manufacture of flavors, fragrances, and advanced materials where controlled chain length and branching are crucial.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Michael additions, hydrolysis reactions, and reduction processes to yield valuable amino acid derivatives or diacids.
• Polymer Modification: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in specialty polymer formulations to introduce specific chemical functionalities.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2-Cyano-4-Methylvalerate
CAS No.	7352-02-5
Molecular Formula	C9H15NO2
Molecular Weight	169.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-Cyano-4-Methylpentanoate; 2-Cyano-4-Methylvaleric Acid Ethyl Ester; 4-Methyl-2-cyanovaleric Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl α-Cyanoisocaproate; NSC 3349; Ethyl 2-Cyano-4-Methylpentanoate; Ethyl (2-Cyano-4-Methyl)Valerate
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2-Cyano-4-Methylvalerate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC, GC) and spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR), to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. The product may be moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.425 - 1.435
Density (20°C)	0.95 - 0.98 g/mL

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