Description

Methyl(1,1,2-Trimethylpropyl)Malononitrile is a specialized malononitrile derivative characterized by its branched alkyl substituent. This compound serves as a valuable high-purity synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily required by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of compounds with complex alkyl chains.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its malononitrile core for heterocycle formation.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for dyes, pigments, and other specialty chemicals requiring specific steric and electronic properties.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials and polymers due to its nitrile functional groups.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A crucial reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry, including cyclization and cross-coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl(1,1,2-Trimethylpropyl)Malononitrile
CAS No.	85688-96-6
Molecular Formula	C9H14N2
Molecular Weight	150.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-2-(1,1,2-trimethylpropyl)malononitrile; 2-(1,1,2-Trimethylpropyl)-2-methylmalononitrile; Methyl(1,1,2-trimethylpropyl)propanedinitrile; 2-Methyl-2-(2,3,3-trimethylbutyl)malononitrile (alternative numbering); Malononitrile, methyl(1,1,2-trimethylpropyl)-; Methyl(2,3,3-trimethylbutyl)malononitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl(1,1,2-Trimethylpropyl)Malononitrile is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request 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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.