Description

3-Hexamethyleneiminopropionitrile is a specialized organic compound featuring a nitrile group attached to a propionitrile chain linked to a seven-membered azepane (hexamethyleneimine) ring. This unique structure makes it a valuable versatile intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for constructing complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles and pharmaceutical scaffolds. It is primarily sought by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for the development of new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing complex saturated nitrogen heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require specific cyclic amine structures.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal complexation.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent for introducing nitrile and amine functionality into polymer backbones, altering material properties.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the multi-step synthesis of dyes, pigments, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for methodological studies and constructing molecular libraries in medicinal chemistry and drug discovery programs.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	3-Hexamethyleneiminopropionitrile
CAS No.	937-51-9
Molecular Formula	C9H16N2
Molecular Weight	152.24 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Hexamethyleneimino)propionitrile; 3-(1-Azacycloheptyl)propionitrile; 3-(Perhydroazepin-1-yl)propionitrile; 1-(2-Cyanoethyl)azepane; Hexamethyleneiminopropionitrile; N-(2-Cyanoethyl)azepane; Azepane-1-propionitrile; 937-51-9 (CAS)
EINECS	213-340-5

Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Hexamethyleneiminopropionitrile is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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