Atomfair 2-Hydroxyvaleronitrile C5H9NO

Description 2-Hydroxyvaleronitrile (CAS No. 5699-72-9) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C5H9NO , widely utilized in synthetic chemistry and pharmaceutical research. This nitrile derivative, also known as 2-hydroxypentanenitrile , features a hydroxyl group at the beta position, enhancing its reactivity as an intermediate in organic synthesis. With a molecular weight of 99.13 g/mol, it is a clear to pale-yellow liquid under standard conditions, offering excellent solubility in polar organic solvents. Ideal for laboratory-scale reactions, 2-Hydroxyvaleronitrile is rigorously tested for purity (typically ??95% by GC) and is supplied in tightly sealed containers to ensure stability. Researchers rely on…

Description

2-Hydroxyvaleronitrile (CAS No. 5699-72-9) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C₅H₉NO, widely utilized in synthetic chemistry and pharmaceutical research. This nitrile derivative, also known as 2-hydroxypentanenitrile, features a hydroxyl group at the beta position, enhancing its reactivity as an intermediate in organic synthesis. With a molecular weight of 99.13 g/mol, it is a clear to pale-yellow liquid under standard conditions, offering excellent solubility in polar organic solvents. Ideal for laboratory-scale reactions, 2-Hydroxyvaleronitrile is rigorously tested for purity (typically ??95% by GC) and is supplied in tightly sealed containers to ensure stability. Researchers rely on this compound for its versatility in constructing heterocycles, chiral synthons, and specialty chemicals. Store in a cool, dry place away from oxidizing agents.

CAS No: 5699-72-9
Molecular Formula: C5H9NO
Molecular Weight: 99.13
Exact Mass: 99.068413911
Monoisotopic Mass: 99.068413911
IUPAC Name: 2-hydroxypentanenitrile
SMILES: CCCC(C#N)O
Synonyms: 2-hydroxypentanenitrile, 2-Hydroxyvaleronitrile, 5699-72-9, beta-Hydroxyvaleronitrile, EINECS 227-182-6

Application

2-Hydroxyvaleronitrile serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals. Its hydroxyl and nitrile functional groups enable participation in condensation, reduction, and cyclization reactions. Researchers employ it in asymmetric synthesis to produce chiral building blocks for bioactive molecules. It is also investigated as a precursor for polymer modifiers and specialty surfactants.

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