Description

Butylmalononitrile is a versatile organic nitrile compound, serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, enabling the construction of complex heterocyclic and pharmaceutical intermediates. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various heterocyclic compounds, including pyrazoles and pyrimidines, which are core structures in many active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, contributing to the development of new crop protection solutions.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Knoevenagel condensations and cyclization reactions to create complex molecular architectures for material science and fine chemicals.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of specialized dyes and organic pigments.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized in the creation of monomers or cross-linking agents for specialty polymers with specific thermal or mechanical properties.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial research laboratories exploring new synthetic methodologies and novel compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butylmalononitrile
CAS No.	7391-58-4
Molecular Formula	C7H10N2
Molecular Weight	122.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Butylmalononitrile; Butylpropanedinitrile; 2-Butyl-1,1,3-propanetricarbonitrile; Malononitrile, butyl-; 1-Cyano-1-butylacetonitrile; Butylmalonic acid dinitrile; 2-Butylmalodinitrile
EINECS	230-987-5

Quality Control

Our Butylmalononitrile is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizers, acids, and bases. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C. The container should be kept tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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