2-(Methylamino)propanenitrile CAS 16752-54-8

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.16752-54-8
Molecular FormulaC4H8N2
Molecular Weight84.12 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-(Methylamino)propanenitrile CAS 16752-54-8 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 2-(Methylamino)propanenitrile is closely related to a nitrile group in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

2-(Methylamino)propanenitrile (CAS 16752-54-8) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C4H8N2 and a molecular weight of 84.12 g/mol.

Structurally, 2-(Methylamino)propanenitrile (C4H8N2) contains a nitrile group. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 2.0, corresponding to approximately 2 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 84.12 g/mol, it falls into the low-molecular-weight range. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

As a certified reference material (CRM), 2-(Methylamino)propanenitrile meets the metrological traceability requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories. Batch-to-batch consistency is monitored via control charts to guarantee comparable assigned values across lots.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC4H8N2
Molecular Weight84.12 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light
Solubility (reference)Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol
StabilityLight-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)2.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1961
Nitrogen Atoms2

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