Description

Ethyl 2-Cyanohexanoate is a versatile organic ester and nitrile 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 makes it an essential intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel compounds and active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds containing modified hexanoic acid chains.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Building Block: Employed in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and complex organic molecules for material science.
• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Serves as an intermediate for creating specific ester-based aroma compounds.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers and resins.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and methodologies.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Ethyl 2-Cyanohexanoate
CAS No.	7391-39-1
Molecular Formula	C9H15NO2
Molecular Weight	169.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Cyanohexanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 2-Cyano-n-caproate; Ethyl α-Cyanohexanoate; Hexanoic acid, 2-cyano-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 2-cyanocaproate; NSC 163045
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2-Cyanohexanoate is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for assay, impurities, and physical properties is provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.430 - 1.440
Density (20°C)	0.950 - 0.980 g/mL

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