7391-58-4

Basic information

• Product Name: Butylmalononitrile
• Synonyms: Butylmalononitrile;2-Butylmalononitrile;Butylpropanedinitrile
• CAS NO: 7391-58-4
• Molecular Formula: C₇H₁₀N₂
• Molecular Weight: 122.17
• Mol File: 7391-58-4.mol
• Article Data: 9

Chemical Properties

• Appearance: /
• CAS DataBase Reference: Butylmalononitrile(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Butylmalononitrile(7391-58-4)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Butylmalononitrile(7391-58-4)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 7391-58-4(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

Butylmalononitrile is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C9H15N. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a fruity odor, and it is commonly used as an intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Butylmalononitrile is also used as a building block in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of heterocyclic compounds. Due to its reactivity and versatility, it is employed in a wide range of chemical reactions, such as Knoevenagel condensation, Michael addition, and nucleophilic addition. The compound is also known for its potential applications in photoluminescent materials and as a precursor for the synthesis of various dyes and pigments. Additionally, butylmalononitrile has been studied for its potential antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, making it a subject of interest in the field of medicinal chemistry.

Upstream product

• 22085-89-8 butyl propanediamide 
• 75-36-5 acetyl chloride 
• 89851-67-2 2-(n-Butyl)cyanoacetamide 
• 123-72-8 butyraldehyde 
• 109-77-3 malononitrile 
• 542-69-8 1-iodo-butane 
• 133-08-4 diethyl butylmalonate 
• 109-65-9 1-bromo-butane 
• 1885-22-9 bromomalononitrile 
• 122-56-5 tributyl borane 

Downstream Products

• 4086-51-5 5-butyl-2,4,6-triaminopyrimidine 
• 62679-52-1 2,2-dicyanohexanenitrile 
• 529508-27-8 2-benzyl-2-butyl-malononitrile 
• 120634-26-6 4-Butyl-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazole-3,5-diamine 
• 79801-91-5 2-amino-3-butyl-9H-pyrido<2,3-b>indole 

Relevant articles and documents

Radical trifunctionalization of hexenenitrile via remote cyano migration

A novel radical-mediated trifunctionalization of hexenenitriles via the strategy of remote functional group migration is disclosed. A portfolio of functionalized hexenenitriles are employed as substrates. After difunctionalization of the unactivated alken

Sodium borohydride as the only reagent for the efficient reductive alkylation of malononitrile with ketones and aldehydes

An efficient and convenient method for the synthesis of primary and secondary monosubstituted malononitriles has been developed. In this method, sodium borohydride in isopropanol has a catalytic effect on the initial condensation between malononitrile and

A facile method for the construction of highly substituted acetonitriles and olefins. Malononitriles as acetonitrile carbanion and alkylidene dianion equivalents

The use of malononitrile to facilitate the preparation of highly substituted nitriles, via reductive alkylation/addition, and olefins, via a combination of reductive addition and reductive elimination, is described.