Description

Glutaraldehydic Acid, 2-Acetamido-2-Cyano- (5Ci) is a specialized cyanoacetamide derivative with a unique glutaraldehydic acid backbone. This compound is valued for its bifunctional reactivity, serving as a versatile synthon in complex organic synthesis. It is primarily sought by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing novel molecular scaffolds and advanced intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in heterocyclic chemistry.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals requiring specific cyano and amide functionalities.
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: Potential use in linking molecules due to its reactive aldehyde and cyano groups.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in methodological studies and discovery chemistry for creating compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	Glutaraldehydic Acid, 2-Acetamido-2-Cyano- (5Ci)
CAS No.	859305-40-1
Molecular Formula	C8H10N2O3
Molecular Weight	182.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Acetamido-2-cyanoglutaraldehydic Acid; 2-Cyano-2-acetamidoglutaraldehydic Acid; 2-Acetamido-2-cyano-1,5-pentanedial-1,5-dioic Acid; Glutaraldehydic acid, 2-acetamido-2-cyano-; 5Ci Code Name; (2-Acetamido-2-cyano-1,5-dioxopentan-1,5-diyl)bis(oxidanyl) (IUPAC-style)
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Quality Control

Our production of Glutaraldehydic Acid, 2-Acetamido-2-Cyano- (5Ci) adheres to stringent internal quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed with modern analytical techniques, and a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided. We support cGMP and ISO-aligned practices for research and development applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed under dry conditions to prevent product degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%
Total Impurities	≤ 3.0%

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