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Aminoacetonitrile hydrochloride (CAS 6011-14-9)

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CAS Number:
6011-14-9
Molecular Weight:
92.53
Molecular Formula:
H2NCH2CN•HCl
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Aminoacetonitrile is a useful synthetic intermediate with diverse applications. It is a reagent for the synthesis of dipeptide nitriles, with reversible and potent inhibitory activity against cathepsin S. Additionally, aminoacetonitrile is used in the preparation of substituted cyclic ureas as potential inhibitors of HIV protease. Aminoacetonitrile hydrochloride acts as a strong base in organic synthesis reactions. Its strong basicity enables it to protonate weakly acidic compounds and catalyze the formation of carbon-nitrogen bonds. Furthermore, it plays a significant role in catalyzing the formation of amine-containing compounds, including amines, amides, and nitriles. it is capable of forming hydrogen bonds with other molecules, which facilitates the formation of polymers and various materials.


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Aminoacetonitrile hydrochloride, 25 g

sc-278693
25 g
$72.00