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Valeronitrile Product Overview
Finding a dependable source for high-purity valeronitrile (also known as pentanenitrile) can challenge your production timelines. Many sourcing managers face inconsistent batch quality, trace moisture spikes, or incomplete paperwork that halts regulatory approval. We eliminate these headaches by delivering an industrial-grade chemical intermediate engineered specifically for fine chemical production and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing.
Our high-purity valeronitrile serves as a vital building block for critical organic synthesis pathways, ensuring your downstream chemical reactions proceed without unreacted bypass products or unexpected impurities.
The Greenlano Supply Advantage
We control our manufacturing footprint from raw materials to final bulk delivery. When you source pentanenitrile from us, you gain a streamlined supply chain built for global compliance.
- Direct-from-Factory Pricing: By bypassing middleman brokers, we pass direct cost savings straight to your procurement budget.
- Batch-to-Batch Structural Consistency: Advanced automated manufacturing ensures identical chemical profiles across every single lot.
- Strict Moisture Control: We enforce tight ppm limits on water content, protecting your moisture-sensitive reactions from yield loss.
- Comprehensive Documentation Support: Every order arrives with complete regulatory transparency, including full valeronitrile COA specifications, regional regulatory filings, and updated safety data sheets.
Technical Specifications of Our Valeronitrile
When you are sourcing high-purity valeronitrile for precise chemical manufacturing, having exact chemical data isn't optional—it is a production requirement. We maintain rigorous batch-to-batch consistency so that this vital C5H9N intermediate performs predictably in your reactors every single time.
Below are the core chemical identifiers and standard specifications for our commercial-grade pentanenitrile.
Valeronitrile Chemical Identifiers
| Parameter | Product Details |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Valeronitrile |
| CAS Registry Number | CAS 110-59-8 |
| IUPAC Name | Pentanenitrile |
| Molecular Formula | C5H9N |
| Molecular Weight | 83.13 g/mol |
| SMILES | CCCCC#N |
| InChIKey | LALNIDSRGZSTNX-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| EC Number | 203-781-5 |
| Synonyms | Butyl Cyanide, 1-Cyanobutane, Valeric Acid Nitrile |
Physical & Chemical Parameters
Every batch of our pharmaceutical grade pentanenitrile undergoes strict quality testing before dispatch. We focus heavily on minimizing moisture to prevent unwanted side reactions during sensitive organic synthesis.
- Appearance: Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
- Assay (via GC): ≥ 99.0% minimum purity
- Boiling Point: 139°C to 141°C
- Flash Point: 40°C (Closed cup)
- Density: 0.795 g/mL at 25°C
- Water Content (via Karl Fischer): ≤ 0.1% maximum
Key Industrial Applications of Valeronitrile
We supply high-purity Valeronitrile (also known as Pentanenitrile or CAS 110-59-8) to power critical synthesis reactions worldwide. Its versatile C5 nitrile structure makes it an essential building block across pharmaceutical manufacturing, agricultural science, and fine chemical synthesis.
Pharmaceutical Intermediates
As a crucial API intermediate, Valeronitrile is widely used in drug development and commercial manufacturing:
- Tetrazole-Ring APIs: Serves as a key precursor for synthesizing antihypertensive medications, including Losartan and related angiotensin II receptor antagonists.
- High Reaction Yields: Delivers stable, predictable ring-closure reactions to simplify complex organic synthesis routes.
Agrochemical Formulations
In modern crop protection, 1-Cyanobutane plays an important role in developing effective agricultural chemicals:
- Targeted Pesticides: Acts as a core C5 synthons for active pesticide formulations.
- Fungicide Intermediate: Provides consistent chemical stability for broad-spectrum crop protection products.
Specialty Organic Synthesis
Our high-purity butyl cyanide transitions smoothly into a wide variety of downstream derivatives:
- Valeric Acid & Esters: Direct hydrolysis provides clean pathways to pentanoic acid and specialized ester compounds.
- Amides & Primary Amines: Catalytic reduction yields pentylamine for advanced chemical applications and industrial solvent intermediate production.
Biocatalytic Research
In green chemistry and industrial biotechnology, pentane nitrile serves as a proven substrate for enzymatic processes:
- Nitrilase Induction: Used extensively as an organic synthesis nitrilase substrate to screen and optimize biocatalytic enzyme systems.
- Biotransformation Testing: Supports high-selectivity enzymatic conversions under mild, environmentally friendly reaction conditions.
Quality Control & International Compliance Standards
We know that in fine chemical and API manufacturing, product quality isn't optional—it's everything. A tiny deviation in purity or moisture can ruin an entire production batch. That is why we enforce strict quality control protocols for every shipment of Valeronitrile (CAS 110-59-8) leaving our facility.
Rigorous Batch Verification Protocols
Every single lot of our high-purity valeronitrile undergoes complete analytical testing before release. We verify structural purity and trace impurities using:
- In-House Gas Chromatography (GC): Ensures an assay purity exceeding 99% with minimal organic impurities.
- Karl Fischer Titration: Rigorously measures water content to ensure ultra-low moisture levels required for sensitive organic synthesis.
| Test Parameter | Analytical Method | Standard Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Assay (Purity) | Gas Chromatography (GC) | ≥ 99.0% |
| Water Content | Karl Fischer Titration | ≤ 0.05% (500 ppm) |
| Appearance | Visual Inspection | Clear, colorless liquid |
Independent Laboratory Support
For clients requiring additional assurance or localized regulatory verification, we partner with trusted third-party testing agencies. Upon request, we arrange independent testing for your pentanenitrile shipment through globally recognized laboratories:
- SGS
- Intertek
- Bureau Veritas
Full Regulatory Documentation Guarantee
We provide complete, transparent paperwork with every order to ensure seamless customs clearance and hassle-free audit compliance.
- Batch Certificate of Analysis (COA): Real testing data matching your exact lot number.
- Globally Compliant SDS (MSDS): Updated GHS-compliant Safety Data Sheets in multiple languages.
- Technical Data Sheets (TDS): Comprehensive physical and chemical profile for your engineering team.
Valeronitrile Hazard Classification & GHS Safety Data
Handling high-purity valeronitrile requires strict adherence to safety protocols due to its chemical properties. We classify our pentanenitrile in full compliance with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) to ensure safe international transit and workplace safety.
- Signal Word: Danger
- Physical Hazards: H225 / H226 – Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
- Health Hazards: H301 / H302 – Toxic if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled or in contact with skin.
- GHS Pictograms: Flame (Flammable), Skull and Crossbones (Acute Toxicity).
Safe Handling Practices for Pentanenitrile
Because CAS 110-59-8 is both a volatile flammable liquid and an acute toxin, our engineering teams enforce rigorous operational controls during transfer and sampling:
- Static Mitigation: Always use grounded and bonded equipment during bulk fluid transfers to prevent static discharge.
- Vapor Control: Operate exclusively within areas equipped with explosion-proof ventilation or local exhaust hoods.
- Spark Prevention: Utilize non-sparking tools and intrinsically safe electrical fixtures during all maintenance and handling procedures.
- Personal Protection: Staff must wear appropriate chemical-resistant gloves (butyl or nitrile), splash goggles, and vapor respirators when handling this C5H9N intermediate.
Recommended Storage Conditions
To maintain the strict moisture control and chemical stability detailed in our valeronitrile COA specification, store the material according to these parameters:
- Location: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated, and dedicated flammable liquids storage room or outdoor ISO tank compound.
- Temperature Control: Keep containers tightly sealed and away from heat, open flames, hot surfaces, and direct sunlight.
- Incompatible Agents: Isolate completely from strong acids, strong bases, reducing agents, and oxidizing materials to avoid hazardous exothermic reactions.
Valeronitrile Packaging & Global Logistics
We know that getting your high-purity valeronitrile safely and on time matters just as much as the chemical purity itself. Because we manage the entire supply chain directly, we provide scalable packaging and ironclad dangerous goods logistics to keep your production lines moving without a hitch.
Secure Packaging Configurations
Whether you are running a pilot plant or scheduling continuous bulk manufacturing, we match your scale with robust, industry-standard packaging:
- Sealed Steel Drums: Ideal for standard batch sizes, offering maximum structural integrity and moisture protection.
- IBC Totes: Intermediate Bulk Containers designed for easy forklift handling and efficient space utilization in your warehouse.
- ISO Tank Shipments: Bulk transport solutions configured specifically for large-scale industrial chemical integration.
Dangerous Goods Logistics Management
As a hazardous material, shipping pentanenitrile (CAS 110-59-8) requires strict adherence to international safety protocols. We handle all the heavy lifting regarding compliance so you don't have to worry about customs delays or transport citations.
- UN Class 3 Compliance: Full alignment with UN Transport Regulations (UN 2847, Class 3 Flammable Liquid).
- Proper Shipping Names & Labeling: Every batch is labeled as Butyl Cyanide / 1-Cyanobutane with accurate GHS hazard pictograms.
- Certified Freight Forwarders: We partner exclusively with logistics networks certified to handle sensitive C5H9N intermediate materials.
On-Time Delivery Framework
We don't do empty promises. Our global shipping logistics network operates with a verified 98.4% on-time delivery rate. We provide end-to-end tracking and proactive customs clearance documentation, ensuring your bulk valeronitrile supply arrives exactly when expected, anywhere in the world.
Valeronitrile FAQ
We know that sourcing critical chemical intermediates requires absolute clarity on purity, logistics, and compliance. Here are the direct answers to the most common questions we receive from our global B2B partners regarding bulk valeronitrile supply.
| Question | Direct Answer & Specifications |
|---|---|
| What is the purity level of your bulk Valeronitrile? | Our standard industrial batch delivers a minimum purity of 99.0% (via Gas Chromatography analysis), with strict moisture control keeping water content below 0.1%. |
| Can you provide custom packaging options? | Yes. We supply this premium C5H9N intermediate in 200L sealed steel drums, 1000L IBC totes, or bulk ISO tanks tailored to your facility's unloading requirements. |
| What compliance documents come with a shipment? | Every single delivery includes a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis (COA), globally compliant GHS Safety Data Sheets (SDS/MSDS), and complete customs transit paperwork. |
| What is the typical global B2B lead time? | Standard dispatch from our factory takes 7 to 14 days. Total transit time varies by your destination port, but we consistently maintain a 98.4% on-time delivery rate. |
Sourcing & Quality Assurances
- Batch Consistency: Every lot of pentanenitrile undergoes in-house gas chromatography validation to ensure zero structural drift between orders.
- Regulatory Peace of Mind: All documents match global chemical import regulations, making customs clearance seamless for your supply chain.
- Direct Factory Sourcing: By eliminating middleman markups, we pass direct factory pricing and strict quality oversight straight to your production line.




