Description

N,n-Dimethylcyanoacetamide is a versatile cyanoacetamide derivative serving as a key synthetic intermediate in organic chemistry. Its value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, featuring both a cyano group and an amide moiety, which enables its use in constructing complex heterocycles and fine chemicals. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of various heterocyclic compounds, including pyrimidines and pyridines, which are core structures in many active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where it acts as a precursor for molecules with specific biological activity.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of specialized dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and developing novel chemical entities.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a key starting material for the manufacture of various fine chemicals and performance chemicals used in multiple industrial processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	N,n-Dimethylcyanoacetamide
CAS No.	7391-40-4
Molecular Formula	C5H8N2O
Molecular Weight	112.13 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Cyano-N,N-dimethylacetamide; Dimethylcyanoacetamide; N,N-Dimethyl-2-cyanoacetamide; Cyanoacetic Acid Dimethylamide; Acetamide, 2-cyano-N,N-dimethyl-; (Cyanoacetyl)dimethylamine; NSC 401119
EINECS	230-985-8

Quality Control

Our N,n-Dimethylcyanoacetamide is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We employ advanced analytical techniques, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity and quantify impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and specific impurity limits is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	48 - 52 °C
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.