2-acetyl-4-oxopentanenitrile, also known as methyl ethyl ketone cyanohydrin, is an organic compound with the chemical formula C8H11NO. It is a colorless liquid that is soluble in and water has a pungent odor. This chemical is primarily used as an intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other chemicals. It is produced through the reaction of methyl ethyl ketone with hydrogen cyanide, and its structure consists of a cyano group attached to a 4-oxopentanenitrile backbone. Due to its reactivity, it is often used in the preparation of amino acids, esters, and other valuable compounds.
The CAS Registry Mumber 4439-88-7 includes 7 digits separated into 3 groups by hyphens. The first part of the number,starting from the left, has 4 digits, 4,4,3 and 9 respectively; the second part has 2 digits, 8 and 8 respectively. Calculate Digit Verification of CAS Registry Number 4439-88: (6*4)+(5*4)+(4*3)+(3*9)+(2*8)+(1*8)=107 107 % 10 = 7 So 4439-88-7 is a valid CAS Registry Number.