Butanedinitrile, methyl-

Base Information

• Chemical Name: Butanedinitrile, methyl-
• CAS No.: 623-35-8
• Molecular Formula: C5H6N2
• Molecular Weight: 94.116
• Mol file: 623-35-8.mol

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Chemical Property of Butanedinitrile, methyl-

Chemical Property:

Purity/Quality:

99%, ^*data from raw suppliers

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Useful:

• Use Description: Methyl butanedinitrile, also known as methyl succinonitrile, has applications across different fields. In the chemical industry, it serves as a versatile intermediate in the synthesis of various organic compounds, contributing to the development of specialty chemicals, plastics, and pharmaceuticals. In the field of materials science, it can be utilized as a building block for the production of polymers and resins, enhancing the mechanical and thermal properties of materials. Additionally, in the realm of organic chemistry research, methyl butanedinitrile is employed as a reagent for chemical reactions and the creation of complex organic molecules, aiding in the discovery of new compounds and synthetic pathways. Its versatility as a chemical intermediate underscores its significance in chemical manufacturing, materials science, and scientific research, playing vital roles in these diverse fields.

Technology Process of Butanedinitrile, methyl-

There total 11 articles about Butanedinitrile, methyl- which guide to synthetic route it. The literature collected by LookChem mainly comes from the sharing of users and the free literature resources found by Internet computing technology. We keep the original model of the professional version of literature to make it easier and faster for users to retrieve and use. At the same time, we analyze and calculate the most feasible synthesis route with the highest yield for your reference as below:

synthetic route:

Reference yield: 85.4%

potassium cyanide + hydrogen cyanide (74-90-8) + methacrylonitrile (126-98-7,25067-61-2) → 1,2-dicyanopropane (623-35-8)

Guidance literature:

With PEG₃₀₀; In acetonitrile; at 80 ℃; for 2.6h; Reagent/catalyst; Solvent; Temperature;

Reference yield: 21.0%

potassium cyanide (151-50-8) + methyloxirane (75-56-9,16033-71-9) → 3-hydroxybutanenitrile (4368-06-3) + 1,2-dicyanopropane (623-35-8)

Guidance literature:

ammonium chloride; In methanol; water; for 20h; Heating;

DOI:10.1016/S0040-4039(00)92305-0

Reference yield:

2,3-dicyano-butyric acid tert-butyl ester (858815-29-9) → 1,2-dicyanopropane (623-35-8)

Guidance literature:

With toluene-4-sulfonic acid; at 180 ℃;

DOI:10.1039/jr9550000423

upstream raw materials:

phosgene

2-methyl-1,4-butanediamide

allyl iodid

potassium cyanide

Downstream raw materials:

3-methyl-pyrrolidine-2,5-dione-diimine

3-methyl-pyrrolidine-2,5-dione dioxime

hydrogen cyanide

Refernces

• 1、 Chini, Marco,Crotti, Paolo,Favero, Lucilla,Macchia, Franco. "Easy Direct Stereo- and Regioselective Formation of β-Hydroxy Nitriles by Reaction of 1,2-Epoxides with Potassium Cyanide in the Presence of Metal Salts". . p. 4775 - 4778. Retrieved 2007/10/02.