Description

2-Oxooctanenitrile is a versatile organic nitrile and ketone derivative, serving as a valuable building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its bifunctional nature makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures, offering significant value in research and industrial production. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking high-purity intermediates for fine chemical synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing nitrile and carbonyl functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Serves as a building block for dyes, pigments, and performance chemicals like corrosion inhibitors and polymer additives.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing carbon chains, heterocycles, and other complex organic molecules.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for synthesizing specific aroma compounds and fragrance ingredients.
• Material Science: Used in the development of novel polymers and advanced organic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Oxooctanenitrile
CAS No.	80997-84-8
Molecular Formula	C8H13NO
Molecular Weight	139.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Octanoic acid, 2-oxo-, nitrile; 2-Oxoocatanenitrile; 2-Ketooctanenitrile; 1-Cyanoheptyl methyl ketone; α-Ketooctanenitrile; 2-Oxocaprylonitrile; Heptanoylacetonitrile; Capryloyl cyanide
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Quality Control

Our 2-Oxooctanenitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with products typically meeting specifications suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each batch, documenting purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality protocols are designed to support compliance with cGMP and ISO standards where required.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its chemical nature, it should be stored separately from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.