Description

2-Hexenoic Acid, 2-Cyano-5-Methyl- is a specialized cyano-substituted unsaturated carboxylic acid, serving as a versatile and high-value synthetic intermediate. Its unique molecular structure, featuring both a nitrile group and an α,β-unsaturated acid moiety, makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecules in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is essential for R&D and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce specific functional groups and chiral centers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring cyano or carboxylic acid functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its reactive sites for structural diversification.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a building block for dyes, pigments, and advanced polymer modifiers due to its unsaturated bond and polar groups.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized chelating ligands for asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent for Michael addition reactions, cyclization processes, and other carbon-carbon bond-forming transformations in academic and industrial R&D.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hexenoic Acid, 2-Cyano-5-Methyl-
CAS No.	869-02-3
Molecular Formula	C8H11NO2
Molecular Weight	153.18 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methyl-2-cyano-2-hexenoic acid; 2-Cyano-5-methyl-2-hexenoic acid; (E)-2-Cyano-5-methyl-2-hexenoic acid; 2-Hexenoic acid, 2-cyano-5-methyl-; (2E)-2-Cyano-5-methylhex-2-enoic acid; α-Cyano-β-ethyl-β-methylacrylic acid; 2-Cyano-5-methylhex-2-enoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Hexenoic Acid, 2-Cyano-5-Methyl- is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all specifications and test results. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the high standards required for research and commercial synthesis applications.

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). The compound may be moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed when not in use. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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