Description

5-Methoxy-3-Oxo-Pentanenitrile is a versatile nitrile and keto ester derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique bifunctional structure makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex heterocycles and pharmaceutical intermediates. This high-purity compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds containing pyridine, pyrimidine, or other nitrogen-containing heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactivity to form targeted molecular scaffolds.
• Fine Chemical Building Block: Employed in the production of dyes, pigments, and specialty polymers where its keto and nitrile functionalities allow for diverse chemical modifications.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for methodological studies in organic chemistry and the discovery of new synthetic pathways.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of various β-keto nitriles, amino derivatives, and other functionalized organic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Methoxy-3-Oxo-Pentanenitrile
CAS No.	97820-87-6
Molecular Formula	C6H9NO2
Molecular Weight	127.14 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Oxo-5-methoxypentanenitrile; 5-Methoxy-3-oxopentanenitrile; 3-Oxo-5-methoxyvaleronitrile; 5-Methoxy-3-oxovaleronitrile; 3-Keto-5-methoxypentanenitrile; β-Keto nitrile derivative; Methoxy oxo pentanenitrile
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Quality Control

Our 5-Methoxy-3-Oxo-Pentanenitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in the original packaging or opaque secondary containers until use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.