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4,4-Dimethyl-3-oxopentanenitrile (CAS 59997-51-2)

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Alternate Names:
Pivaloylacetonitrile
Application:
4,4-Dimethyl-3-oxopentanenitrile is a useful intermediate
CAS Number:
59997-51-2
Molecular Weight:
125.17
Molecular Formula:
C7H11NO
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For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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4,4-Dimethyl-3-oxopentanenitrile is predominantly utilized in organic chemistry research, particularly in the synthesis of complex organic compounds. Its nitrile and ketone functional groups make it a versatile intermediate for various chemical reactions, including condensation and nucleophilic addition processes. Researchers leverage 4,4-Dimethyl-3-oxopentanenitrile for the synthesis of amino acids, esters, and other small molecules, exploring its reactivity and transformation under different conditions. This chemical also plays a role in studies focused on catalysis, where its behavior in the presence of different catalysts is examined to optimize reaction pathways and increase yields. Furthermore, 4,4-Dimethyl-3-oxopentanenitrile is involved in the development of new synthetic methodologies that aim to enhance the efficiency and selectivity of chemical production processes.


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4,4-Dimethyl-3-oxopentanenitrile, 25 g

sc-238966
25 g
$56.00