Description

(S)-4,5-Isopropylidene Hexanonitrile is a high-purity chiral nitrile compound characterized by its specific stereochemistry and functional groups. This compound matters as a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in the synthesis of complex, optically active molecules, enabling the production of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals with high enantiomeric purity. It is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing new active ingredients and specialty products.

Application

• As a key chiral intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical active ingredients (APIs), particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and cardiovascular drugs.
• In the research and development of asymmetric catalysts and ligands for stereoselective chemical transformations.
• For the preparation of specialty fine chemicals and advanced materials requiring specific optical activity.
• As a building block in agrochemical research for the development of novel, enantiomerically pure herbicides or pesticides.
• In academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and chiral pool applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-4,5-Isopropylidene Hexanonitrile
CAS No.	90472-95-0
Molecular Formula	C9H15NO
Molecular Weight	153.22 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-4,5-O-Isopropylidene-5-oxopentanenitrile; (S)-4,5-O-Isopropylidene-5-oxovaleronitrile; (S)-4,5-Isopropylidene-5-oxopentanenitrile; (S)-5-Cyano-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane-4-pentanone; (4S)-4,5-O-(1-Methylethylidene)-5-oxopentanenitrile; (S)-4,5-O-(1-Methylethylidene)-5-oxopentanenitrile; (S)-4,5-Isopropylidene-5-oxovaleronitrile
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Quality Control

Our (S)-4,5-Isopropylidene Hexanonitrile is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high chemical and enantiomeric purity, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and chiral excess are available upon request.

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 acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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