Description

Undecenonitrile is a versatile, medium-chain unsaturated nitrile with significant utility as a key synthetic intermediate. Its unique structure, featuring both a nitrile group and a terminal double bond, makes it a valuable building block for the production of specialty chemicals, polymers, and fine fragrances. This compound is essential for R&D and manufacturing in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and high-performance materials, where precise molecular architecture is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a comonomer or cross-linking agent to introduce specific properties like flexibility or chemical resistance into polymers.
• Fragrance & Flavor Ingredient: Employed as an intermediate for creating musk-like odorants and other complex aroma chemicals.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in various organic reactions, including Michael additions, hydrocyanations, and cyclizations, to construct complex molecular frameworks.
• Surface Active Agent Intermediate: A starting material for synthesizing specialty surfactants and emulsifiers.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Incorporated into formulations designed to protect metals in industrial settings.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial research in synthetic organic chemistry and material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	Undecenonitrile
CAS No.	78020-32-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₁₉N
Molecular Weight	165.28 g/mol
Synonyms	10-Undecenenitrile; Undec-10-enenitrile; 10-Undecenyl nitrile; 10-Undecenenitrile; Undecenyl nitrile; 1-Cyano-9-decene; 10-Undecenitrile; ω-Undecenenitrile
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Quality Control

Our Undecenonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 bases and organic solvents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.440 - 1.445
Density (20°C)	0.840 - 0.850 g/mL

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