Description

2-Cyano-n-(2-Ethylphenyl)Acetamide is a specialized organic compound featuring a cyanoacetamide core substituted with an ortho-ethylphenyl group, serving as a versatile synthetic intermediate. Its molecular structure makes it a valuable precursor for the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds, fine chemicals, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material sectors seeking to build complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a cyanoacetamide pharmacophore.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Heterocyclic Chemistry: A crucial starting material for constructing pyridine, pyrimidine, and other nitrogen-containing heterocycles important in medicinal and material chemistry.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in custom synthesis and the manufacture of specialty chemicals for various industrial applications.
• Research & Development: Serves as a standard or experimental reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for method development and novel compound library synthesis.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential use in the development of organic semiconductors, ligands for catalysts, or advanced polymeric materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Cyano-n-(2-Ethylphenyl)Acetamide
CAS No.	87165-08-0
Molecular Formula	C11H12N2O
Molecular Weight	188.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Cyano-N-(2-ethylphenyl)acetamide; N-(2-Ethylphenyl)-2-cyanoacetamide; Acetamide, 2-cyano-N-(2-ethylphenyl)-; 2-Cyanoacet-o-ethylanilide; o-Ethylphenylcyanoacetamide; 87165-08-0; (2-Ethylphenyl)carbamoylacetonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Cyano-n-(2-Ethylphenyl)Acetamide is manufactured under strict quality management systems and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency and high purity. Our standard quality specifications include identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR, purity determination by HPLC, and control of key impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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