Description

Ethyl 5-Cyano-2-Oxovalerate is a high-purity, versatile chemical intermediate characterized by its cyano and oxo ester functional groups. This compound is essential for facilitating complex synthetic transformations in advanced organic chemistry and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for constructing key molecular scaffolds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing pyrrolidine or proline derivatives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for specialty chemicals, including dyes, pigments, and advanced materials.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis, including cyclization and annulation reactions.
• Peptidomimetic Development: Employed in the design and synthesis of peptide analogs and enzyme inhibitors for drug discovery.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 5-Cyano-2-Oxovalerate
CAS No.	857431-56-2
Molecular Formula	C8H11NO3
Molecular Weight	169.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 5-Cyano-2-oxopentanoate; 5-Cyano-2-oxopentanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; 2-Oxo-5-cyanopentanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 2-Oxo-5-cyanovalerate; NSC 405124; Ethyl 4-Cyano-3-oxobutanoate Homolog; Oxovaleric Acid Derivative
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 5-Cyano-2-Oxovalerate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Custom purity grades, including research and GMP standards, are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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