Valeronitrile

　　Main Applications

　　Organic Synthesis Intermediates:

　　Preparation of valeric acid via hydrolysis reaction (used for synthesizing fragrances and preservatives).

　　Preparation of pentylamine via reduction reaction (used for synthesizing surfactants and pharmaceutical intermediates).

　　As a source of cyano groups, participating in cyclization reactions or introducing long carbon chain structures to synthesize heterocyclic compounds, liquid crystal materials, etc.

　　Solvent: Due to its solubility for both polar and non-polar substances, it can be used as a solvent for organic reactions (such as certain nucleophilic substitution reactions).

　　Others: In the pharmaceutical field, used as an intermediate for synthesizing antiepileptic drugs and antibiotics; in the fragrance industry, used for preparing aliphatic nitrile fragrances (possessing a long-lasting aroma).

CAS NO: 110-59-8

EC NO: 203-781-8

Molecular Formula: C₅H₉N

Molecular Weight: 83.13

Aliases: n-Valeronitrile; 1-Cyanobutane;

Structural Formula: