Glutaronitrile

　　Main Applications

　　Organic Synthesis Intermediate:

　　Reduced to generate 1,5-pentanediamine, used for synthesizing polyamides (such as Nylon-55, Nylon-510); these materials possess good mechanical properties and corrosion resistance.

　　Hydrolyzed to generate glutaric acid, which is an important raw material for synthesizing polyesters, plasticizers, and lubricants, and is also used as a pharmaceutical intermediate (e.g., for synthesizing antiepileptic drugs).

　　Polymer Monomer: Participates in copolymerization reactions for the preparation of functional polymer materials (such as solvent-resistant coatings, ion exchange resins).

　　Solvent and Extractant: Due to its high boiling point and moderate polarity, it can be used as a solvent for high-temperature reactions or for the extraction and separation of metal ions (e.g., the extraction of certain precious metals).

　　Others: Used in the electronics industry for preparing electrolyte additives; in the pharmaceutical field as an intermediate for synthesizing heterocyclic drugs (such as piperidine derivatives).

CAS NO: 544-13-8

EC NO: 208-861-6

Molecular Formula: C₅H₆N₂

Molecular Weight: 94.1145

Alias: ;1,3-Dicyanopropane;1,3-Dicyanopropane

Structural Formula: